Any suggestions on making a very warm quilt?
12-18-2010, 09:19 AM
#41
Super Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Grew up in WV but retired in Between, GA
Posts: 1,046
Originally Posted by Parrothead
Wool pieces on front, flannel backed, tied. I have several of these made by my Grandmother. They are very, very warm. I'm not sure what the batting is because I never have opened them. They are at least 70 years old. She brought the backing around to the front for the binding and did feather (we called in bird feet) stitch on it.
12-18-2010, 10:11 AM
#43
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winter PArk, Florida
Posts: 1,145
Originally Posted by jlbear
My son has been weight lifting after school and plans to go out for football this coming fall. I'm already thinking about sitting outside in the freezing temperatures watching him play!
I'd like to make a warm quilt that I can wrap around me while at his games, something simple and easy, but have it very warm. What would you suggest to use for batting? Is there a type of batting that is super warm, or would you suggest using a double layer of batting (I've never done that before). Or use fleece as the back?
I had the same problem years ago about watching my son's motocross races. I made a calf length cape with two layers of fleece. Washed like a dream and lasted for years.
Thank you for your help!
Jodi
I'd like to make a warm quilt that I can wrap around me while at his games, something simple and easy, but have it very warm. What would you suggest to use for batting? Is there a type of batting that is super warm, or would you suggest using a double layer of batting (I've never done that before). Or use fleece as the back?
I had the same problem years ago about watching my son's motocross races. I made a calf length cape with two layers of fleece. Washed like a dream and lasted for years.
Thank you for your help!
Jodi
12-18-2010, 10:11 AM
#44
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Winter PArk, Florida
Posts: 1,145
Originally Posted by jlbear
My son has been weight lifting after school and plans to go out for football this coming fall. I'm already thinking about sitting outside in the freezing temperatures watching him play!
I'd like to make a warm quilt that I can wrap around me while at his games, something simple and easy, but have it very warm. What would you suggest to use for batting? Is there a type of batting that is super warm, or would you suggest using a double layer of batting (I've never done that before). Or use fleece as the back?
I had the same problem years ago about watching my son's motocross races. I made a calf length cape with two layers of fleece. Washed like a dream and lasted for years.
Thank you for your help!
Jodi
I'd like to make a warm quilt that I can wrap around me while at his games, something simple and easy, but have it very warm. What would you suggest to use for batting? Is there a type of batting that is super warm, or would you suggest using a double layer of batting (I've never done that before). Or use fleece as the back?
I had the same problem years ago about watching my son's motocross races. I made a calf length cape with two layers of fleece. Washed like a dream and lasted for years.
Thank you for your help!
Jodi
12-18-2010, 10:16 AM
#45
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: North Fork Ca
Posts: 8,234
I wonder what insulbrite would do? Do you think the foil would act like one of those blankets with the foil? Might hold the body heat in really well. I'll have to try a small one to see. Will let you know
12-18-2010, 10:32 AM
#46
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Trifid Nebula
Posts: 1,304
Warm & Natural's site says Insul-bright "Reflects Heat or Cold Back to the Source." The description makes it sound durable, too.
I have to make many ultra warm blankets. Was planning to use wool batting. Interested in reviews of Insul-bright in blankets.
I have to make many ultra warm blankets. Was planning to use wool batting. Interested in reviews of Insul-bright in blankets.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SweetSlumber
Main
17
05-16-2011 07:24 AM
