Batting....Ignorance was bliss
03-22-2010, 09:53 AM
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I should also preface my charity quilts with the following disclaimer. I make "Critter Quilts" to sell to raise money for my animal rescue. So they are basically quilted dog mats. Just simple 5inch square quilts that are stitched in the ditch. :) So I don't think the dogs will mind if it's cotton or not. :lol:
But like I said if it's on sale or a few buck more when I'm buying it I will most definitely get the cotton.
But like I said if it's on sale or a few buck more when I'm buying it I will most definitely get the cotton.
03-22-2010, 10:39 AM
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Hi, Having quilted for more than 40 years I have just about tried everything but wool and silk. When I first started poly was about the only thing available. I still have quilts I made with it. I find the cotton I like best, especially for handquilting is Dream Cotton, request. I love the drape and the ease of handquilting it. My next choice especially for price is Bamboo with a coupon. I have a friend who had a dealer discount on the Dream Cotton so I stocked up. There is also a local Menonitte Bernina Dealer who sells it at a very good price. For my personal quilts and those for any of my handquilting customers I will use the Dream Cotton.
03-23-2010, 05:43 AM
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At Quiltfest 2009 in Jacksonville, FL a couple years ago there was a presentation on the batting made from recycled plastic bottles. Has anybody used this and how did you like/dislike it? I can see already how blatantly honest everybody is with their opinions; I think this must be part of a quilter's ID-don't ask if you don't want our opinion!
Go, Quilt Team!
Go, Quilt Team!
03-23-2010, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
That's what I use too. I love the warm & natural. If you are using light colors, use the warm & white. It makes your quilts look brighter. It's the same price too.
I'm waiting on it to go on sale here, I'm completely out of it.
I'm waiting on it to go on sale here, I'm completely out of it.
03-23-2010, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by bob1414
I don't like synthetic "anything". I use natural and really do like the bamboo! Bamboo grows so fast and is environmentally friendly.
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