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Old 07-18-2010, 01:27 PM
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chamby
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Originally Posted by jenna p in ga
Originally Posted by QuilterInVA
Just wanted to remind everyone never to use polyester batting in a child's quilt. It is a fire hazard because it melts and sticks to the skin.

The ultimate batting is silk, but it is very pricy. I'm making a silk jacket and using this batting for hand quilting.

Thank you for mentioning that, I was going to as well. Please no poly for children!!! And, honestly I won't use it at all for that reason. It will melt on an adult just as easily, so unless the quilt is for something other than sleeping under, no poly for me.

Wow, thanks for this advise. I had not thought about that.
Another good reason to use cotton batting.
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