whats warmer?
09-06-2011, 10:39 AM
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Natural fibers breath, poly's don't. So Poly's will hold the warmth in more effectively but they do this because they do not breath, and you may find that you are too warm and sweat. Sweating is natures way of cooling you off - but if your skin can't breath - it just keeps sweating. In the end you'll throw the quilt off of you and go from hot, to cold, to hot, to cold ... not good.
Soooo ... I personally would choose a natural fiber every time. If one layer isn't warm enough, then add another. Or instead of two layers of cotton, try wool. But I think allowing my skin to breath is important. I hate sweating!!
Soooo ... I personally would choose a natural fiber every time. If one layer isn't warm enough, then add another. Or instead of two layers of cotton, try wool. But I think allowing my skin to breath is important. I hate sweating!!
09-07-2011, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Originally Posted by kathy
cotton or any natural fiber is warmer tan synthetic
09-07-2011, 08:00 AM
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I would go with one of the soft and comfy lines at Joanns. I love the Minky and non bumpy minky like fabric. Those are the ones I would use if it was me and then bind in a satin binding. Ohhhh just thinking bout it makes me want to snuggled into ky blankets.
09-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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I bought a super soft chocolate blanket the day after thanksgiving. Very soft like minkee. I didn't use any batting or backing. Just quitlted the top to it and then binded it. Turned out great and super warm and cheap!
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