poly or 80/20 batting?
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I'm thinking about what I should use for Logan's twin quilt. I have some 80/20 batting here and then I have medium loft poly and I'm not sure which I should use. I wanted to just put lines through the Irish chain design and then a shamrock in the spaces (or feathers or something simple) so I need something that doesn't need alot of quilting.
I like the fact that the medium loft poly will give it a fluffy look, but will that be too warm in the south? It gets cool here in the winter but he wants to use it all the time (he's 3 so even if he's sweaty he will use it if mommy made it) LOL He's so excited to use it but I don't want him to get all sweaty.
So what do you think? Would the 80/20 be better even though it's low loft?
I like the fact that the medium loft poly will give it a fluffy look, but will that be too warm in the south? It gets cool here in the winter but he wants to use it all the time (he's 3 so even if he's sweaty he will use it if mommy made it) LOL He's so excited to use it but I don't want him to get all sweaty.
So what do you think? Would the 80/20 be better even though it's low loft?
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Are both battings in their packaging? If so, check and see what the recommended distance is between quilting lines. You need a batting that will hold up for the distance you plan to quilt. If there is going to be relatively little quilting, I don't think either of these battings would hold up well to multiple washing. In that case, I would consider using Warm n Natural.
Just off-the-cuff, I think most 80/20 and poly battings require quilting every 4 inches (maybe 6). WnN can handle quilting lines up to 10 inches or so apart.
Just off-the-cuff, I think most 80/20 and poly battings require quilting every 4 inches (maybe 6). WnN can handle quilting lines up to 10 inches or so apart.
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Originally Posted by Prism99
Are both battings in their packaging? If so, check and see what the recommended distance is between quilting lines. You need a batting that will hold up for the distance you plan to quilt. If there is going to be relatively little quilting, I don't think either of these battings would hold up well to multiple washing. In that case, I would consider using Warm n Natural.
Just off-the-cuff, I think most 80/20 and poly battings require quilting every 4 inches (maybe 6). WnN can handle quilting lines up to 10 inches or so apart.
Just off-the-cuff, I think most 80/20 and poly battings require quilting every 4 inches (maybe 6). WnN can handle quilting lines up to 10 inches or so apart.
#6
Originally Posted by lizzy
I must be the only one who does not like Warm and Natural. It was hard for me to quilt and makes a heavy quilt. I love the poly-cotton. Makes a light quilt and keeps you warm not hot.
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Originally Posted by Judith1005
can flannel be used as batting? would that make the quilt lighter weight. and will it hold up. has anybody ever done this. i too live in FL and find my quilts a little heavy.
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Quilters Dream Cotton in the "request" weight is perfect for the south. (I live in North Georgia.) I have quilted many projects in the manner you are suggesting and have no problems with quilting lines as far as 8" apart; the manufacturer says you can quilt up to 10" apart. Connecting Threads has it online if you don't have a vendor nearby.
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Originally Posted by lizzy
I must be the only one who does not like Warm and Natural. It was hard for me to quilt and makes a heavy quilt. I love the poly-cotton. Makes a light quilt and keeps you warm not hot.
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