Batting for Charity Quilts
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Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
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I would use a batting that can take a lot of washing, so I would go with some king of polyester...and depending on how your finances are they are less expensive than cotton or cotton blends. And it also depends on how many you make. I worked for a non-profit that made comforters for charity for overseas use and local disasters, and used a 12 oz. Hobbs poly but these were tied, and you say you longarm them they would probably be too "puffy" for the machine. I would probably go with Quilters Dream poly, they have a good selection.
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minnesota
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I order from Walmart.com a roll of Pellon Quilters Touch Polyester Batting. It is very good quality, not to thick. It is 90 inches by 30 yards for about 77 dollars and pick it up at the store so no freight. I highly recommend it.
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Do you have space for a batting roll? Marshall Dry Goods carries Hobbs 80/20, 96" x 30 yards for $110 + shipping. If that is too much for you, maybe you could split the cost with some other quilters.
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