Help.....how do make "thick" quilt
07-01-2012, 09:43 AM
#31
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I actually took apart a comforter that was wearing out, and it's batting was pretty much like every poly-batt I've ever used.
However, if someone told me they wanted something like a store-bought comforter, I'd suggest they buy a store bought comforter, and if they wanted a quilt from me (and I wanted to make one for them), I'd make them a throw.
07-01-2012, 09:52 AM
#32
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For a similair request from my "neice", I used an extremely thin, featherweight batting and instead of making a completed quilt, I actually made the lightweight quilt into a Duvet Cover. (The backing of the quilt top becomes the fabric pocket for the duvet.) Quilted, Super "thick" once the Quilted Duvet Cover was in place on her duvet, and smiles for all. 
Good luck with whatever you work out. I'm sure your daughter will love it.
Good luck with whatever you work out. I'm sure your daughter will love it.
07-01-2012, 10:06 AM
#33
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H-m-m-m-m. I recently wanted to make a quilt like your daughter requested--I used a thrift store comfort for the filling and tied the layers with buttons and perle cotton. The comfort was already stitched so the tying was as much decorative as useful. Yes, it's a comforter but with a pieced top.
If you want the quilted look, layer your top with a thin batt and backing and quilt the three layers. Use the resulting quilt as the top layer of an "envelope" or casing with your choice of an additional backing. You would only need to bind one edge--the other three would be sewn to the second back, right sides together and the result turned right-side-out. Insert a comfort. Button or velcro or tie closed. So easy to wash if the comfort is removable. With the batt and lining, the comfort shouldn't show through. Voila! A nice, thick quilt of the kind your daughter desires.
If you want the quilted look, layer your top with a thin batt and backing and quilt the three layers. Use the resulting quilt as the top layer of an "envelope" or casing with your choice of an additional backing. You would only need to bind one edge--the other three would be sewn to the second back, right sides together and the result turned right-side-out. Insert a comfort. Button or velcro or tie closed. So easy to wash if the comfort is removable. With the batt and lining, the comfort shouldn't show through. Voila! A nice, thick quilt of the kind your daughter desires.
07-01-2012, 10:16 AM
#34
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I've been using a lot of high and extra high loft poly batting. It was challenging on the regular machine but I didn't have too much trouble on the longarm. Of course, I'm new to longarming, so I still don't know the rules of what I can and can't do. 
07-01-2012, 01:30 PM
#35
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I'm so thankful for this thread! I was going to attempt to do the high loft poly batt. I like the idea of just making an envelope of the quilt and backing and inserting the duvet. I think I could even make a duvet with some muslin and bar tack the poly in it.
07-01-2012, 01:36 PM
#36
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To get a comforter like this you may need to tie it. I tried to double a poly batting because I thought it was too thin...the longarm I used (a wonderful friend's in Florida) could not handle the height, requiring me to hold down the quilt in order to quilt it. I chose to remove it from the frame, frog the quilting and remove one of the batts. I don't know how thick a DSM would be able to quilt on either. I would probably tell her that you make quilts, not comforters and she can buy a comforter at Wal~Mart.
07-02-2012, 02:12 AM
#38
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My daughter has requested that the quilt that I am currently working on to be "thick." She said, "You know--like the store-bought comforter on my bed." So, how do I do that? Use polyester batting (rather than the wool or bamboo that I ordinarily use) or double the batting in it????? Looking forward to your responses and THANKS!
07-02-2012, 06:00 AM
#39
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Luckily, my experience with thrift store comforters has been more positive. I would not purchase a new, high quality comforter but in our local church-sponsored thrift stores I have found very good ones probably the donation of someone re-decorating. Not only have I used some as batt but also as spreads on beds and furniture because of the four house dogs. The good ones haven't bunched up and the quality fabric resists the pups' 'nest building' activities. When shopping "feel" the filling--highly bonded batts don't bunch; puffy, silky feeling, loose poly will disappoint you.
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