I can't believe what a difference the type of batting can make

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12-24-2011, 10:41 AM

#51

Barbara Lee

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I make a lot of baby quilts, which is the best batting for them since they get washed a lot? I never see them once they are given away so don't know what they look like after washing.

12-24-2011, 06:34 PM

#52

aborning

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Originally Posted by laurac

i hated the poly stuff too and i quilt by hand. i like the warm natural but i'd like to get a little more loft for ones i want to do a lot of detailed quilting on. does anybody have a suggestion?

I like to use Hobbs Polydown. It is really easy to work with and is mostly polyestor so it gives the little bit of loft which you don't get with the cotton. Unless a customer wants cotton batting, I use the Hobbs Polydown.

12-25-2011, 06:27 PM

#53

Margie

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I dont think anyone was "spreading a terrible rumor", my goodness she imparted some information that she received in a class. Nothing "terrible" about that. No one said not to use it if it works for you. Everyone has preferences.

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Originally Posted by 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.