What Kind of Batting do You Use - Cotton, Poly, Blend or Wool - and Why
12-12-2011, 02:58 PM
#21
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I recently purchased my first batting.
I chose the poly because I didn't want the quilt to be too heavy, which is what I was told cotton would do. It's also for a large lap throw rather than staying in one place on a bed. And didn't want to use the thinnest cotton because I wanted a little more loft.
What is your preference? And why?
Cathy
I chose the poly because I didn't want the quilt to be too heavy, which is what I was told cotton would do. It's also for a large lap throw rather than staying in one place on a bed. And didn't want to use the thinnest cotton because I wanted a little more loft.
What is your preference? And why?
Cathy
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12-12-2011, 03:07 PM
#22
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I think what I am going to do in the new year is to do some "test" pieces ... quilt up the same fabric and quilting design except for the batting. Then wash and rewash and see what they are like!
The closest I'll ever get to really knowing what they are like in an apples-to-apples comparison, for feel, drape, shrinkage, etc.
Placemats would be the obvious ... though not being a placemat user or lover ... any suggestions as to what would be good for this test run? (and usable too)
The closest I'll ever get to really knowing what they are like in an apples-to-apples comparison, for feel, drape, shrinkage, etc.
Placemats would be the obvious ... though not being a placemat user or lover ... any suggestions as to what would be good for this test run? (and usable too)
12-12-2011, 07:11 PM
#23
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I use poly in lap quilts and wall-hangings for the puff factor for the wall-hanging & not so heavy quilts & I use cotton batting in table runners & potholders because that is thin & it won't be so thick when they're folded for storage.
12-12-2011, 08:20 PM
#24
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I love wool! Warmer in winter & cooler in summer. Needles wonderfully. I know that it is more expencive but I try to get it on sale.
I would also like to let you know what I learned when my oldest DS thought he wanted to be a fireman. The class he took said that man made fibers will melt to the skin if there is a fire. If I make a quilt or blanket to be used on a bed I want natural fibers. I don't like to hand quilt with cotton so that leaves wool. I do plan to make some wall hangings so I'll use something with lower loft for these, maybe even flannel. I've also made some throws from fleece but I make sure that these are not used on beds.
I would also like to let you know what I learned when my oldest DS thought he wanted to be a fireman. The class he took said that man made fibers will melt to the skin if there is a fire. If I make a quilt or blanket to be used on a bed I want natural fibers. I don't like to hand quilt with cotton so that leaves wool. I do plan to make some wall hangings so I'll use something with lower loft for these, maybe even flannel. I've also made some throws from fleece but I make sure that these are not used on beds.
12-12-2011, 09:23 PM
#26
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After I make my quilts I wash 'em on delicate & dry once. I like 'em to crinkle. I then tell the recipient to never & dry at the same time. (I do tell 'em that if all that is wrong is grass or dust, they can be put straight in the dryer.) I guess if you don't want your quilt to be crinkled you could gently wash & dry the batting first. I'm not sure about that though.
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