Warm and natural versus Hobbs cotton with scrim

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03-29-2014, 01:19 PM

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jerilee

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Jan, If you had to pick one for warmth, which would it be,

03-29-2014, 06:08 PM

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Jan in VA

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Jerilee,
I much prefer wool batting for warmth, drape, ease of quilting, and lighter weight - easier to hold and fold a queen and larger quilt.

It is my go-to for most lap and larger bedding projects these days.

Jan in VA

03-29-2014, 06:17 PM

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AngeliaNR

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And the wool is SO lovely to work with!

I also use fleece for small quilts--you wouldn't believe how fast it dries after washing--great for kids' quilts that need frequent washing.