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    Old 09-17-2015, 03:56 AM
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    I've split lap-sized pieces of batting before. The side with the scrim peels off fairly easily but the other side tends to end up lumpy looking. But I don't notice it when it's actually in a quilt.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 04:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by lynnie
    I worked at a casket company and the batting was thick, so I always split it. great free batt for me. I quilt as I go. and we had it in 24" widths, perfect for me.
    No complaints about not being puffy. LOL
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    Old 09-17-2015, 04:41 AM
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    Love the quilt. The colors just glow!
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    Old 09-17-2015, 05:54 AM
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    I think your quilt is great. Love all the colors bright & cheery. Anyone would love to have it. If you do a lot of charity quilts you could use it up. Puffy quilts are well received. Lots of people like them.
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    I like the lofty (puffy) quilt look myself. Especially in baby quilts. I think yours looks great.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 06:53 AM
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    Children love the high loft quilts, they love the fluffy look. That said, I have made my last one. What a struggle to FMQ on a high loft, so, no more for me.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 06:58 AM
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    Gorgeous quilt and I'm sure the recipient will be very grateful. I've split batting but it wasn't a very large piece.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 07:09 AM
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    I use poly all the time. Cotton is beautiful to work with and seems to make quilting easy. I wish it were an option here....but your quilt is fine. You can continue to use it every once in a while for charity quilts since you already invested in it. The recipient will love it.

    But it is hard to quilt a thicker batting. Much, much harder. A wider, more open design works much better.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 07:12 AM
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    I like a fat fluffy quilt in the winter they seem warmer.
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    Old 09-17-2015, 08:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by Tiggersmom
    Try warm and white. It's polyester but thin and works well in quilts.

    Use a coupon. I believe Joanns carries it.
    Warm and White is 87.5% cotton and 12.5% polymer fibers.
    per Joann's description.
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