Warm batting
#1
Warm batting
I need to find some warm batting for the next two quilts that I plan to make. I am considering Quilter's Dream Cotton Supreme loft or Quilter's Dream Wool. However, I just read the thread on bearding and now I have some concerns about Quilters Dream. Many quilters really seem to like Hobbs. Which is the warmest batting that Hobbs make? Are there any other brands that I should consider? One quilt will be made with flannel for both top and backing and the other has flannel for backing only. I am going to purchase this online since batting choice is not great where I live. Thanks for any help you can give me.
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For warmth ... wool is the best in my opinion. I have used double batting to increase the warmth, one layer cotton one layer poly. I only double bat when I send out to a long arm pro , as the volume is too much to put through my regular machine.
Last edited by Lori S; 09-16-2013 at 07:18 AM.
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In MHO, Quilter's Dream is the Cadillac of batting. It doesn't beard and feels soft as silk, has a nice drape. I usually use the all cotton one but did use one that had some poly in it, also, for a particular quilt that I didn't want all cotton. They have several different weights and varieties. Quilter's Dream wool would be wonderful, I'm sure. You might check their web-site for all the varieties and uses.
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Here is a link to the thread about the bearding problem with Quilter's Dream wool:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t222212.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...m-t222212.html
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