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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:55 AM
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    What is the best type of batting to use in a quilt. I want it to be warm but feel good too?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 07:59 AM
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    I am really liking the wool...and I have used everything...No, the wool does not pick. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter, available in 110" wide. Drawback...it shrinks...very soft.
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    I used warm and natural for a while then i started buying online Hobbs 80/20. Both i guess are similar but the W&N is heavier, or at least i feel it this way. I have been told about wool batting is wonderful but haven't tried it yet.

    I am sure long time quilters can give you a better advise..I'll be watching too.
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    Old 09-10-2011, 08:00 AM
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    Because it shrinks do you wash it before you quilt with it?
    The wool batting that is...
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    I haven't used the wool yet...but "warm and natural" or "warm and white" is good. We have two lap quilts in our RV that we took with us to Arizona --- you know - where's it's sooooooo warm in the winter. Well, it was soooooooooooooooooo cold that year!!!! Those two lap quilts saved me!!! LOL LOL yeah, we stayed longer because of them! Also I hear the Hobb's 80/20 makes a snuggly quilt.
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    I'm allergic to wool .... so I use W&N, Hobbs, or Dream Cotton.

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    Old 09-10-2011, 08:05 AM
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    Can you purchase the Hobbs 80/20 at a local Joann's?
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    Old 09-10-2011, 09:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by quitlinnonie2010
    Can you purchase the Hobbs 80/20 at a local Joann's?
    Haven't seen Hobbs at Joann's, but have seen it at Hobby Lobby.
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    Originally Posted by quitlinnonie2010
    Can you purchase the Hobbs 80/20 at a local Joann's?
    Haven't seen Hobbs at Joann's, but I think I've bought it at Hobby Lobby.

    oops, sorry for the double post!
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    Old 09-10-2011, 09:04 AM
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    Probably not.
    But you can order it online and onsale at:
    http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/Item...g-Sale--m-3094

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