Light Weight Batting Suggestions
03-15-2016, 04:00 AM
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Light Weight Batting Suggestions
A lady friend of mine who lives in San Antonio, TX has asked me to make her an Irish Chain quilt. OK, so that is the easy part. But she wants a very light weight batting because of the weather in TX. I've always used Warn and Natural in my quilts. Is there anything else that can be used? Suggestions please. Thank you!!
03-15-2016, 01:22 PM
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Quilters Dream...Dream Orient It is silk, bamboo, eucalyptus, and cotton. Used it in a quilt for my daughter in California. She says it's cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It drapes beautifully and was great to quilt with.
03-15-2016, 01:46 PM
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Wool for sure would be the best choice. 2nd choice would be QD Request but that will show little to no definition in your quilting. Or cotton flannel. Whatever you choose, make sure it doesn't include synthetic fibers like polyester, rayon or "bamboo" (the stuff marketed as "bamboo" is actually a type of rayon) as those fibers don't breathe & trap in sweat and body heat. Wool is fantastic -- warm in the winter, cool in the summer. It wicks away moisture so you are comfortable regardless of heat or humidity.
Also, you could pick cotton fabrics that are less dense (like 1930's & civil war repros and some others). Less dense fabrics breathe more & keep you cooler. Definitely wouldn't use bed sheets for the back if her goal is to keep cool. It also helps not to "overquilt" (tiny, dense fillers) and to use 100% cotton thread if you plan to quilt less than 2" apart.
Also, you could pick cotton fabrics that are less dense (like 1930's & civil war repros and some others). Less dense fabrics breathe more & keep you cooler. Definitely wouldn't use bed sheets for the back if her goal is to keep cool. It also helps not to "overquilt" (tiny, dense fillers) and to use 100% cotton thread if you plan to quilt less than 2" apart.
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03-15-2016, 08:52 PM
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I have made numerous quilts with silk batting. It is lightweight and wonderful. Cool in summer, warm in winter, and naturally hypoallergenic. Dust mites can't live in silk. It is just a bit more expensive than 100% cotton. It's machine washable too.
03-16-2016, 02:55 AM
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Wool for sure would be the best choice. 2nd choice would be QD Request but that will show little to no definition in your quilting. Or cotton flannel. Whatever you choose, make sure it doesn't include synthetic fibers like polyester, rayon or "bamboo" (the stuff marketed as "bamboo" is actually a type of rayon) as those fibers don't breathe & trap in sweat and body heat. Wool is fantastic -- warm in the winter, cool in the summer. It wicks away moisture so you are comfortable regardless of heat or humidity.
Also, you could pick cotton fabrics that are less dense (like 1930's & civil war repros and some others). Less dense fabrics breathe more & keep you cooler. Definitely wouldn't use bed sheets for the back if her goal is to keep cool. It also helps not to "overquilt" (tiny, dense fillers) and to use 100% cotton thread if you plan to quilt less than 2" apart.
Also, you could pick cotton fabrics that are less dense (like 1930's & civil war repros and some others). Less dense fabrics breathe more & keep you cooler. Definitely wouldn't use bed sheets for the back if her goal is to keep cool. It also helps not to "overquilt" (tiny, dense fillers) and to use 100% cotton thread if you plan to quilt less than 2" apart.
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