Does denim need batting?
12-02-2012, 04:47 AM
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denimn comes in a variety of weights.
the lightest of these would work well with batting.
jeans-weight plus batting would most likely be very heavy.
if you do choose to use batting i recommend you find the lowest loft possible.
warm & natural, for example, would not be the ideal in this case.
Quilter's Dream makes a very low loft batting.
Hobbs Heirloom is a nice light batting, too.
the lightest of these would work well with batting.
jeans-weight plus batting would most likely be very heavy.
if you do choose to use batting i recommend you find the lowest loft possible.
warm & natural, for example, would not be the ideal in this case.
Quilter's Dream makes a very low loft batting.
Hobbs Heirloom is a nice light batting, too.
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12-02-2012, 05:36 AM
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I made a king size quilt with jeans denim and batting. It is so heavy we don't use it. You have to lift it up to turn over. I took it to one soccer game in the snow. It was warm, but very heavy to carry.
12-02-2012, 04:45 PM
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batting is always a personal choice- back in the 80's my mom & siblings made dozens of denim patch work quilts (with buffalo batts) and sold them in a lighthouse gift shop- they were heavy- lofty- fabulous quilts people snatched up-
some people do not like heavy quilts and forgo batting often regardless of top/backing- some people make flannel quilts without batting -some always put in batting- some make fleece quilts with batting some without- i always decide on the purpose of the quilt- do i want it heavy warm? then i use batting- is it for picnics in the park in the summer time? then no batting---make it the way you want to.
some people do not like heavy quilts and forgo batting often regardless of top/backing- some people make flannel quilts without batting -some always put in batting- some make fleece quilts with batting some without- i always decide on the purpose of the quilt- do i want it heavy warm? then i use batting- is it for picnics in the park in the summer time? then no batting---make it the way you want to.
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