Prism99

I would layer with a thinner batting than Warm and Natural. Quilter's Dream request would be a wonderfully soft, thin, and sturdy batting to use. It is needlepunched, so does not require super close quilting.

Edit: I used to use Warm and Natural, but find that its drape is stiffer than I like (although it does soften up somewhat with washing), especially on small quilts. My absolute favorite for small quilts is Mountain Mist Blue Ribbon 100% cotton; however, it requires quilting every 2" or so. The QD is a great substitute and does not require such close quilting. Request weight is thin and lightweight; select weight is a little thicker. All cotton battings will soften more with each washing, making them really wonderful over the years.

LadyElisabeth

I like to use warm & natural. Also my thought, too warm with batting?

janceejan

Used fleece on my string quilts. Love how it looks when you FMQ. Washes so well. But live in West Texas, so haven't done it with W/N, might be too warm. My baby quilts I make from Strings always get fleece.

mucky

I've used quilters dream green plus a muslin foundation. It's lightweight weight but a a little stiff as most quilts are made with the green batting. They do soften with use.

Pat625

I use muslim for a base for my string quilts...Then I used low loft batting. I live in Florida, and it was a fine weight and perfect for winter evenings

earthwalker

I have just completed a string top with ultra thin sheeting as foundation. Have purchased a very thin poly batting and the back will be calico/cotton mix. I don't think it will be too heavy as it is for my future DIL and she feels the cold as I do.

asimplelife

Thanks so much for all of your comments! I'm going to look for a thinner batting to try or else I might use fleece again if I can find something that looks nice. For a little person I want it to be super cuddly and "squishy" enough that they can wrap up it in it/carry it around easily.

COYOTEMAGIC

I made my string blocks on pieces of old sheets or really OOOOOOOOOOOOGLY fabric that I had in my stash. I then just sewed anothe piece of fabric to the back.

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