Batting and thread ?????
#1
I was looking at batting today at walmart and they had 100% polyester and 80%cotton 20% poly. the one with the cotton in it seemed nicer but would that make a really heavy quilt? I would like it to be nice like old style quilts and not like the cheap ones you get in the store so maybe that's what I want?
Also, i mainly use serger cones for thread when I sew but should I get something heavier when I make a quilt? I don't want to make it and then have all the thread come out...
Also, i mainly use serger cones for thread when I sew but should I get something heavier when I make a quilt? I don't want to make it and then have all the thread come out...
#2
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The cotton blend will give you the look of the old style quilts. I keep a cotton blend quilt on my bed all year round, it is not too heavy.
I have always used 100% cotton thread for my quilts. I am not familiar with what serger thread is, but if it is cotton I don't see why you can't use it.
I have always used 100% cotton thread for my quilts. I am not familiar with what serger thread is, but if it is cotton I don't see why you can't use it.
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the cotton blend batts are very nice- 100% cotton is nice too- the poly batts are good for kids quilts that will be dragged around and abused alot (utility quilts)
i pieced many quilts over the years with serger cones of thread- never had a single one fall apart.
it is fine for piecing as long as it's not old/weak.
i pieced many quilts over the years with serger cones of thread- never had a single one fall apart.
it is fine for piecing as long as it's not old/weak.
#5
Ok cool... I will use the 80/20 then since it will be for my daughters twin bed. Or would the Warm and Natural be better? We are in the south so I don't want it to be too hot but not too thin either. I was thinking the serger thread might be too thin. Thanks for sharing that. I'll get regular thread.
#7
ok maybe i'll just use the warm n natural then. does it cost alot more then the 80/20 does anyone know? i just don't want to put alot of work into the quilt and fill it with filling that's not that great.
#10
I prefer the warm & natural batting and it's definitely not too warm. The price isnt that much different. If you have a JoAnns fabric store or similar where you can use a coupon or if you have time to wait for a sale. Have fun quilting.
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