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    Old 01-27-2023, 06:07 AM
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    Need advice on what is the best batting for a baby quilt
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    Old 01-27-2023, 06:38 AM
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    Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:

    https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
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    Old 01-27-2023, 06:47 AM
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    I should have also posted the link to the various batting products available. Clicking on each type of product will give you more information to help you decide.

    https://www.hobbsbatting.com/products/
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    Old 01-27-2023, 08:34 AM
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    Since baby quilts are now used for tummy time rather then sleeping under, that may give you some ideas.
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    Old 01-27-2023, 02:46 PM
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    I use Quilters Dream batting for all my quilts, baby quilts, included. Usually, the Select weight cotton. Recently, I've been using their 80/20 since it gives a nice loft to the quilting. QD has very little shrinkage in general which I like. I have used the polyester for a quilt that was meant for hard use. Even the polyester feels nice. If you look up QD website, you will find a full description of each style. All high quality in my opinion.
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    Old 01-27-2023, 03:54 PM
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    That word "best" is SO subjective, because the answer depends on so many things that only you know.

    Do you want batting that is....
    fluffy and thick?
    thin and drape-able?
    flame retardant?
    affordable/inexpensive?
    environmentally conscious and sustainable?

    The answer is different for each one.
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    Old 01-27-2023, 05:35 PM
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    For baby and children's quilts, I always use poly. It does not wick up moisture (from oopsies, whether drool or from the other end) like 80/20, washes extremely well and dries quickly.
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    Originally Posted by BonnieJP
    Last week I sat through a very extensive presentation by a representative from Hobbs about various types of batting and their uses. It was an excellent presentation that covered several things I had never considered when choosing batting. One of the things I found helpful was this chart:

    https://www.hobbsbatting.com/wp-cont...-10-1-2020.pdf
    nice chart. Thank you.
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    Old 01-28-2023, 05:19 AM
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    GingerK, I have missed your quote in your signature. It makes me smile everytime I think of it.

    yak, I prefer poly batting for baby quilts. I make them larger, not quite twin size maybe half twin size. They are tummy time quilts. The larger size is perfect for those pushups and rolling overs.
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