How Do You Store Wool Batting (esp on a roll)?
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Although the protection-from-bugs issue is equally relevant to silk, I haven't seen silk sold in rolls, so that issue is moot. Packaged battings are easier to protect, control, and store than rolls are. I am sure there are a lot of quilters on this list who use silk batts, but silk batting vs wool batting is probably another thread? HTH and Happy Sewing.
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Thanks, frannella, for the input!
The price is what has prevented me from trying silk. Until 5 years or so ago, I always used cotton, and liked it very much. The Warm and Natural line was my go to. A couple were done with Warm and Plush, the same as their usual, but thicker so warmer.
Well, warmer is NOT something that I want on my side of the bed, lol. I went through menopause years ago and STILL have not flashes. So ridiculous. I had absolutely no idea that once all was said and done that hot flashes would continue.
Anyhow, that's what lead me to use wool. I still kick everything off in the night (and then pull it back an hour later!), but it is also warmer for DH, who is perpetually cold. I was just wondering if silk would be better still.
I send my tops out for quilting, but do buy the batts in a package. No room for a roll here, and don't want to tempt any creepy crawlies anyhow.
Thanks again.
The price is what has prevented me from trying silk. Until 5 years or so ago, I always used cotton, and liked it very much. The Warm and Natural line was my go to. A couple were done with Warm and Plush, the same as their usual, but thicker so warmer.
Well, warmer is NOT something that I want on my side of the bed, lol. I went through menopause years ago and STILL have not flashes. So ridiculous. I had absolutely no idea that once all was said and done that hot flashes would continue.
Anyhow, that's what lead me to use wool. I still kick everything off in the night (and then pull it back an hour later!), but it is also warmer for DH, who is perpetually cold. I was just wondering if silk would be better still.
I send my tops out for quilting, but do buy the batts in a package. No room for a roll here, and don't want to tempt any creepy crawlies anyhow.
Thanks again.