Batting for child’s quilt
09-12-2019, 10:41 AM
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Batting for child’s quilt
I am working on a couple of Grinch quilts for my grands. My question is what batting would you recommend? I usually use warm and natural, does it wash up good when washed many times?
Thanks.
Thanks.
09-12-2019, 10:44 AM
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Warm and Natural washes up beautifully.
Because I prefer the "flat as possible" look, I soaked my batting in hot water (no agitation) and then washed it in a short, gentle cycle with very little detergent and dried it "until barely dry".
Because I bought my batting when it first came out (20 or more years ago?), the "natural" color turned the water very yellow,
Because I prefer the "flat as possible" look, I soaked my batting in hot water (no agitation) and then washed it in a short, gentle cycle with very little detergent and dried it "until barely dry".
Because I bought my batting when it first came out (20 or more years ago?), the "natural" color turned the water very yellow,
09-12-2019, 02:08 PM
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warm and natural is very nice batting. I don't know where you live or the children who will be receiving these quilts, but I really like warm and plush. Its a denser batting so its very warm... washes wonderfully
09-12-2019, 02:25 PM
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i make lots of quilts and blankets for small humans and i swear by Soft & Bright poly, it washes up nicely and dries very quickly in the dryer. My mom is a hand quilter and she makes tons of baby and child/teen stuff and she swears by Warm & Natural. I did a quilt with Warm & Plush for a friend in Wisconsin, it came out great but it took forever in the dryer
09-12-2019, 02:33 PM
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Another vote for W&N. Even with close quilting (1-2" apart), the quilt remains soft after washing. I love Quilters Dream, too, but it's pricier and mostly use it for wallhangings/art quilts.
I've never used the warm & plush. Will have to try it.
I've never used the warm & plush. Will have to try it.
09-12-2019, 03:41 PM
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I use W&N all the time in all of my quilts. Most have been hand quilted with no issues. I like a 100% cotton batting particularly on children's quilts. I also believe natural fibers (cotton/wool/silk) all remain very warm when needed and not so much when not as the natural fibers 'breathe' vs synthetic fibers. I use the same 2 100% cotton blanket and quilt on my bed year round with no issues beyond my 'personal summers', lol.
09-12-2019, 06:07 PM
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It is getting to be quilt weather. I am making the Grinch quilts as early Christmas presents, so will give the quilts to them at Thanksgiving.
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