What batting should I use for my Marimekko quilt?

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07-17-2016, 11:34 AM

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loisf

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I just want to say that I think your quilt is wonderful. I also have made several quilts from Marimekko scraps, but I think yours is prettier. Very nice work.

07-17-2016, 12:24 PM

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Janan

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VMRooks, I didn't have a pattern, but I used the quilt in the picture as my inspiration. I just watched a a tutorial on how to make a disappearing four patch and found the butterfly motif on Pinterest.

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07-17-2016, 01:12 PM

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VMRooks

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Janan, thank you! Love it that you were able to spot a picture and build your quilt from that inspiration.

07-17-2016, 01:33 PM

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asabrinao

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Originally Posted by caspharm

I have used Wool and Bamboo. Bamboo would be another cool, lightweight option. I live in LV and made a quilt for our bed with 2 batts: one wool and one bamboo. It is very light. It didn't crinkle, either.

I second bamboo! Very soft and lightweight!

07-18-2016, 05:09 PM

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QandE2010

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Originally Posted by Janan

My daughter would have preferred Minky on the back, but I didn't want to piece the backing, so I purchased some wide flannel from www.sewbatik.com. It is lovely and will be soft.

What batting should I use? The quilt turned out to be 98x98, so it will be heavy simply because of the size and the flannel, so I want the lightest weight possible. And because we are in Texas, it needs to be as cool as possible.

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If you use flannel, be sure to wash the flannel first and dry it, as flannel will shrink, sometimes a lot. I love your quilt. Good luck.

07-19-2016, 09:09 AM

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Janan

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Thank you all for your suggestions! I decided on Quilters Dream Orient and ordered it. It should be here Thursday! I'm working on the border now, so hopefully this weekend I can build my sandwich! Pictures soon!