Not warm enough
#13
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.
#15
I haven't made anything big with wool batting, but it should be warm. I personally have found that cotton feels cold on my hip. I have to put another blanket over my hip when I am using a quilt with a cotton batt vs. the all synthetic quilted throw I bought. I don't know why I feel it so much, but the cotton is like it is ventilted or something.
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Wool is also a great batting. It's warm but breathes.
#18
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My late Momma taught me to use little white vinegar instead of fabric softener.
The reason you should never use a fabric softener on any quilt is that it will attract dirt to the quilt, and you will have to wash it more often. Not good for quilts. (This information comes from a book on restoring Heirloom Quilts.)
Also, my mother always used white vinegar on her quilts. I just never knew the reason why, except my Grandmother and Great Grandmother always did the same! So there's your folklore!
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Originally Posted by MacThayer
Originally Posted by Sadiemae
My late Momma taught me to use little white vinegar instead of fabric softener.
The reason you should never use a fabric softener on any quilt is that it will attract dirt to the quilt, and you will have to wash it more often. Not good for quilts. (This information comes from a book on restoring Heirloom Quilts.)
Also, my mother always used white vinegar on her quilts. I just never knew the reason why, except my Grandmother and Great Grandmother always did the same! So there's your folklore!
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