Girlfriend

One of my newest quilts I used bamboo batting, with Minky backing. It is, by far, the warmest quilt I have.

We all fight over it while sitting on the couch. I will have to make another one.

It's warm without the weight, which is amazing to me.

ozarkmama

I live in the Ozark Mtns of Arkansas and sleep under only 2 quilts, both with Warm and Natural, 100% cotton batting and sometimes we have to throw the top quilt back. Our thermostat is usually set at 65-66 degrees at night. Hummm- and we are both in our late 70's. So, have no suggestions for you except to pile on the quilts. Really cold and snowy here today and not supposed to get out of the teens. We aren't use to this kind of weather! Good luck on staying warm.

sewNso

I used a bolt of recycled plastic batting several years ago, and some of the recipents said it was the warmest blanket they had. other wise the top and backing was cotton.
Likewise one warm and natural double thickness batting was quite warm.
on the couch, staying toasty, we prefer afgans.

broomstix

How much quilting have you done into your quilts? too many holes quilts don't stay warm. these are for decorations on walls.

quiltmom04

I agree with you. I think a quilt is fine for a little bit of warmth, but when I want to be really warm, I have to use the afghan or a fleece blanket. I'm not sure why.

patchsamkim

I love my quilted quilts for how they look...but for warmth, there is nothing like a tied comforter with a wool batting. I am also in Wisconsin...it will be even colder by later today. We are lucky to have many carding mills here in our state, and one where I live. Stay warm!

quiltapillow

Something else that will help keep warm: A pan of water on the stove or in the fireplace. For whatever reason the warm steam will change the air and you do stay warmer - I do this in the winter even though we have central heat and propane(emgy.heating if we lose power) and any pan will work. pie pan, coffee pot that steams, sauce pan.

JanieH

One of my first quilts was a flannel quilt with polyester batting. I tied it and then proudly put it on our bed. Half way through the night my husband and I had to take it off - it was way too warm! Course we do live in Houston and our winters are usually not that cold. But I can attest to the warmth of flannel, polyester batting, and tied quilts!

sweetana3

My rag quilt is warmer than any of the fancy quilts that were hand or machine quilted. More air pockets as others have said. It is homespun and warm and natural batting.

Grannyh67

Man, I'm glad I live in Central Arkansas, it is cold but I can sleep under a sheet and blanket and still sweat, my DH is cold nature but He just puts on His long sleeve night shirt and long PJ's and He is fine. Hope it warms up for you that are having such low numbers