Thinking of switching to poly batting
05-19-2011, 10:26 AM
#51
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Originally Posted by nlpakk
On the last baby quilt I used a poly called Soft and Bright made by Warm and Natural. I got it from Joanne's and when I was in there the last time and looked for it I couldn't find it. I had forgotten the name but would have known what the pkg. looked like. Tried to ask the clerk and she didn't seem to know what I was talking about. Next time I go will take the wrapper with me. It was fine to machine quilt, but don't know how it holds up. Don't remember seeing any bearding. It advertises that it has no resins or glues, no pre-wash-no shrinkage, quilt up to 10" apart. It is needle punched.
I just tried Hobbs Polydown and did like it quite well. I usually use Warm and Natural. I am quite prolific and make lots of charity quilts.
05-19-2011, 12:01 PM
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I've been using "Soft & Bright" needled poly from the maker's of "Warm & Natural". It's very uniform in thickness, doesn't stretch, not heavy & washes nicely too. I bought it at JoAnn's from a roll and also in Pkg. Reasonably priced for an amateur like myself.
05-19-2011, 12:42 PM
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I used bamboo batting in a king sized quilt and I loved it. It is so soft. I tried to find it at my local Joanne's and they did not have it. I will try again at a larger Joanne's a little further from me.
05-19-2011, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
With the cotton prices on the rise, I am starting to wonder if I should consider trying a good quality poly batting to try to save money. Before I discovered Warm & Natural, I had tried a couple of the poly battings...Joann's, Mountain Mist, and not been very happy with them. I noticed that the LQS uses Quilters Dream Poly unless requested otherwise. It felt nice, but I don't know anyone personally who's used it.
Any recommendations? Any thoughts as to where I could get small samples to check out?
Any recommendations? Any thoughts as to where I could get small samples to check out?
05-19-2011, 12:57 PM
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I picked up one the other day at Wal Mart by POLY-FIL it is a Traditional Needlepunched Polyester. I'm not sure what that means exactly but I do know the battting is kinda like a loose felt. Don't know if that will help but it like it better than the stuff I got at Joann's.
05-19-2011, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by katier825
Thanks for all the replies. I think I will see if I can get samples of the Quilters Dream Poly and Hobbs Polydown.
Any tips to prevent bearding, or is it just a given with poly? Would different needles make a difference in the outcome?
Any tips to prevent bearding, or is it just a given with poly? Would different needles make a difference in the outcome?
05-19-2011, 01:16 PM
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I only use poly. I get it on a 70 yard roll from Wilson Sales in Boaz, Alabama. The last time I bought 2 rolls and it was $72.00 per roll. That is cheap. I have never had a problem with it and none of my customers have ever complained about it.
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