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    Old 07-27-2009, 08:29 AM
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    Now - if you really want to get confused - or informed about how many things are out there


    http://www.batt-mart.com/site/490194/page/93839
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    Old 07-27-2009, 09:26 AM
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    The first quilt I ever made had a fluffy sort of polyesther (sp). Then my sister turned me on to Warm and Natural. This is all I use now. Will not use anything else. I love the feel of the quilt when it is done, AND I like being able to handle it and it does not pull apart. It is like a blanket. I pray they never go out of business. I would have to stop quilting.
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    Old 07-27-2009, 03:30 PM
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    Thanks for the explanation, Prism.

    Bearisgray, oh my! But it's nice to know all the different varieties out there.
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    Old 07-27-2009, 06:28 PM
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    Try this site, I use the needle punched cotton, works great for handquilting or machine. This lady has all types of batting and is well known.
    http://www.battylady.com/
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    Old 07-27-2009, 06:31 PM
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    I strictly use Warm and Natural.
    I buy it by the bolt when Joannes has it on sale.
    Last one I bought was 90 wide x 40 yards.
    I think I paid $80 for it and got free shipping! WOOHOO!
    I used to buy the stuff at Walmart in the bag that sort of looked like W&N, but made a quilt with it, tied it every 3 inches....it got washed and the batting disintergrated!! I was mortified! My only saving grace was it was a quilter friend who got that quilt, so all wasn't lost...we did get it fixed and put W&N for the batting.
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    Old 07-27-2009, 07:27 PM
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    I started out with the cheap poly to learn with and moved up to Bamboo which is the best, in my opinion. I buy it on sale or use coupons. It is SO worth it! No question. After that, Warm & Natural.

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    Old 07-27-2009, 09:32 PM
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    I am a hand quilter so I prefer 100% cotton
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    Old 07-27-2009, 09:50 PM
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    For me it depends on how I want the quilt to look when it's finished and washed. If it's an old fashion style quilt I'll use a new Hobbs Heirloom 80/20. If it's a really modern quilt that I don't want to get puckered I'll shrink a Hobbs or use Quilter's Dream poly. It's the only poly batt I'll use. The Hobbs has a bit more loft and gives the quilting a little more definition and the QD poly is really flat.

    I don't care for Warm and Natural. I used it in a couple of the first quilts I made and it was very stiff. Those quilts were like boards when I got them finished.
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    Old 07-28-2009, 06:00 AM
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    I'm finding it interesting that those of us who only use Warm & Natural like it, but those who have tried other battings don't like the way Warm & Natural drapes.

    I'm definitely going to try some of the other battings I've heard mentioned here. Thanks for all of the recommendations.
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    Old 07-28-2009, 08:03 AM
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    I use Warm and Natural for most all the utility quilts, wall hangings and projects. For the nicer quilts I make I use Hobbs silk batting. It's the best on the market and is a dream to work with.
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