Can you have more than one layer of batting in a quilt?
12-10-2011, 07:52 AM
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I frequently use double batting. I use a layer of W&N and a layer of poly. Love the results! My local source for Long Arm services would not do it, so I switched to those that would. It creates a bit of higher loft and gives the quilting more definition. Plus its warmer! I use poly as the second batting ... it keeps the weight lower, and drapes better than two layers of Warm and Natural.
12-10-2011, 08:57 AM
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you can if you want to---layering your batting not only adds loft but also helps the stitching stand out---can really enhance the quilting on a quilt- some quilters layer a cotton and a wool batt- they are wonderful quilts! stunningly beautiful quilting-and lofty/fluffy/warm as a bonus. 
12-10-2011, 12:18 PM
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I am fortunate to have several bolts of 100% high quality cotton batting for quilting recently gifted to me. They are all the thin - I would go as far as to say the thinnest - batting you can buy. The brands are Warm & Natural and others comparable to this brand. I want to make a quilt or two a little heavier and a little thicker. Can I put two layers of batting in the quilt? It will be quilted on a longarm. Any immediate or long term issues? Has anyone ever done this? Thanks for any advice.
12-10-2011, 12:56 PM
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I am making a quilt for my son and he reguested the same thing he wanted it heavy so I had some fabric that I believe has some wool in it. I have washed and dryed it and it did shirink about 2" I am going to put that on the back no batting required. Years ago they put blankets inside for batting and for backing and some of these quilts are still around they even used material from old dress and shirts so do anything you want it is your quilt and you are making it. I do not make mine for shows I make mine for family members to use
12-10-2011, 03:12 PM
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There really aren't any quilt police (although some people think they are honorary members!) so it's your quilt, your decision. Put in one layer or several layers. Back it with muslin, flannel, fleece, quilt fabric, or anything you want. Tie it, hand stitch it, or machine stitch it in any pattern you want. Remember, this is YOUR quilt and YOU design it to be what you want. No rules, only the satisfaction of doing it your way for yourself and/or your family and friends.
12-10-2011, 03:20 PM
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No problem with two layers. When I went to my LA class that was included with my Innova purchase, the dealer/instructor had a whole collection of samples made that paired up different combinations of batting (cotton/cotton, cotton/wool, wool/poly, etc). Besides, trapunto is created with two layers. All depends on what's the purpose.
12-10-2011, 08:37 PM
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I frequently use double batting. I use a layer of W&N and a layer of poly. Love the results! My local source for Long Arm services would not do it, so I switched to those that would. It creates a bit of higher loft and gives the quilting more definition. Plus its warmer! I use poly as the second batting ... it keeps the weight lower, and drapes better than two layers of Warm and Natural.
I will be trying that with my next quilt.
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