Jingle

I only use polyester batting and it DOES NOT slip and/or slide around. It is warm without adding weight. It grips the backing and the top and does not move. What a terrible rumor to spread.

Tartan

We can all only speak from our own honest experience. If you love polyester and it works for you, then great!

Ruby the Quilter

I have some polyester that I want to use up then try the 80/20.

coldquilter

That is so cool to hear Grandma58, I have been wanting to try the wool in the worst way and I have it on my agenda for after Christmas. How do you feel it compares in warmth to the warm and natural. I love the 80/20 and do not ever think our beautiful works of art should have those cheap packaged batting in them. World of difference.

BETTY62

Congratulations. This is good information. Thank you for sharing.

Borntohandquilt

Materials of high quality are very important for me. Of course every quilter has own preferences but I saw so many students in my workshops struggling with their fabric and a cheap batting! It was almost impossible for them to get a good result. I prefer to buy less - but what I buy is of a good quality.

katigirl

I agree. 80/20 or 100% warm and natural are both much better than poly batting.

Merivale

Samples are sure the way to go. Good for you percervering and finding a solution to your woes, thanks for sharing.

katydidkg

I've heard about the Dream products, so now I can't wait to finish another quilt so I can try them. I think my LQS only have Dream cotton batts.

Murphy1

I love wool batting. I use it in the quilts I make for adults and cotton in the ones for little ones. I love the lightness of the wool. Whenever there is a sale at my quilt shop and I can use a coupon on one item, this is what I buy. Hobbs Wool is wonderful. I will also buy the wool at JoAnn's with a coupon. I like the touch of the bamboo and have used it in one quilt, but the wool really has my heart.