Wool batting compared to cotton/wool blend batting.
 

Do you have a preference? Connecting threads has a sale on batting and I'm considering wool this time. They also have a cotton/wool blend. I know this has been around the block a few times but I've never used wool batting before. thanks in advance for your opinions!

I bought some wool and wool blend. Haven't used it as yet. Have wanted to try some but the wool is expensive so when I got an email last month that they had a 1 day 50% off on batting I bought some. Have 2 tops that are finally done and am going to use for those. Both of these battings seem really soft. Can't give a preference as to which I like better at this time.

I have only used wool once. I put cotton next to the backing and the wool next to the top. Very warm.
I like it.
Mie

The only piece so far where I've used wool batting was an art quilt that I did a layer of wool batting over a layer of bamboo. I wanted the wool for it's loft as there were some areas in the quilt that I wanted to do some faux trapunto. It worked beautifully for that. I did find that it was a little more slidey (if that's a word) while quilting when used as a layer over the bamboo--I'm not sure if that would be a problem with it if used on its own.

Rob

I have only used wool one time and I was disappointed. When I washed the quilt the batting had bearded out. I had never had that happen before. I am afraid to try it again. Even now I worry about if the bearding happened again when my friend washed her quilt

Allergic to wool. Must stay with cotton.

Do you remember what brand of wool you used?

I've used wool several times. I like the Dream wool and haven't tried anything else. Those quilts went out to a long armer. I did have a friend that uses wool all the time, she used a Hobbs wool and it ended up shrinking and ruined the quilt. It was like a fluke since she has done several that that is the one time it happened.

I love Hobbs wool batting. It is wonderful to work with, launders beautifully. When my quilt comes out of the dryer you just want to hug it. Soft and lofty. I try to take advantage of those batting sales

I love it. A bonus is, it's also excellent for hand quilting.