Jill Chasens

I have been making quilt tops that will be donated to children in foster care and I will be quilting them myself on my domestic machine. Any suggestions about a decent, affordable batting to use? I don't mind eventually buying a roll for that use, but would like to buy a package to try first. I usually use Quilters Dream Select or W&N 100% cotton but if there is a more cost effective batting that will not be a real compromise I would love to try it. Thanks in advance!

Annaquilts

Hobbs Poly Down is well received. I like it too and it is fun to quilt with stunning results.

Jingle

I make quilts to donate to foster kids in my county. I buy small poly-fil Project Fleece at Walmart. About 5.00. I buy four or five at a time. I don't add up how much it cost for the quilts.

cjsews

I like the Fairfield 80/20 from Wmart. It is thinner than W&N but I find it just as warm.

Tartan

I made my nieces dragger quilts and they prefer the Walmart polyester batt.

ckcowl

I love Hobbs batting, they all are nice - and affordable. Dream Green is Great for kids quilts- it lasts and washes up well- very durable easy to stitch batting. I used it in my granddaughters picnic quilts 17-20 years ago- still holding up well.

Jill Chasens

I will give Hobbs Dream Green a look. The Fairfield has pretty bad reviews and I am using nice 100% cotton fabrics and want something that will last and not tear as I try to sandwich. It was really a matter of trying to stay in the $15 range per quilt for batting rather than $25. This is my good mental health, practice my skills, not worried about the cost too much but trying to be reasonable.

sewingsuz

I have used fairfield and I think I got a roll from Joann's and I was happy with that.

Stitchnripper

I use Pellon cotton. It is not as thick as warm and natural but I’m on my second big roll and I like it. I get it on a roll from Walmart.com and it comes to my house.

quiltedsunshine

Did you know that Warm and Natural is 70% cotton and 30% polyester? It's written on the paper that comes with it.

The price of Hobbs 80/20 went up recently. The Hobbs poly down is a very good batting at a very good price. It gives just a little loft and is 108" wide.

I was given a few Pellon Cotton batts and really like them. Didn't know I could get it from Walmart. Will check that out!