Wendys Quilts

I have been quilting now for about 5 1/2 years and I am finding that my tastes are changing. Don't get me wrong I really love making quilts with three layers. However, I am finding that I am really liking making Summer Quilts with just the quilt top and a nice flannel backing. Now, if I do a quilt for a gift I will be doing Traditional. But for just quilts that I have laying around the house, I am liking Summer quilts. I think Summer Quilts for children would be good because of the fact they can bunch them up and drag them around and not be so heavy. I did ask some friends on my Facebook and it was pretty much either way is good. lol My mom said she actually preferred Summer quilts as well.

What say my Quilting Board friends, Traditional 3 layer quilts or Summer Quilts? I know it is all personal preferences, but I am just curious how many others out there prefer doing Summer Quilts over Traditional quilts...

Wendys Quilts

Mariposa

Personally, I prefer doing traditional ones. Around here it is usually a cooler climate. Though having a summer quilt or two, wouldn't hurt. Both choices are great~~

MartiMorga

I haven't tried a summer quilt yet, but I can see where it would be nice to have one. Will have to do it.

Tartan

Traditional quilts have 3 layers and I still do most of my quilts this way. I have done a couple of blankets with a pieced top and fleece on the back with no batt.

mighty

I haven't tried one yet, but it really would be nice to have.

Candace

Actually, it would be a summer blanket or coverlet, I always use 3 layers and therefore a quilt. :>

valleyquiltermo

I love them both, I live in Mid-Missouri so hot summers and cold winters.

PaperPrincess

I say that even before looking at your profile info, I knew you lived in the south!!! Here in the north, 3 layer quilts with a natural fiber (wool, cotton, silk) batting work all year for me. Last week it was in the 40's at night. In August.

nanna-up-north

Yep..... I'm in Michigan, too. Traditional quilts work best here in the northwoods.

orangeroom

Dear Wendy,
I have never made a 2 layer quilt. So, I'm a bit bias. If we're going for warmth, then rag quilt with batting sandwiched with flannel on both sides. Our 100% cotton quilts (with 100% cotton batting), don't seem to provide THAT much warmth, so I refer to them as summer quilts. In home that's kept at 70* year round, rag quilts are used year round as well. My vote is for 3 layers.