Wool Batting Advice
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I just finished my first project w/ Quilters Dream Wool Batting. Absolutely loved it. It's been washed and i line dried it. I did get the crinkly look, but I figure that is more from the fabric shrinking than the batt. Quilters Dream products have minimal shrinkage - even the cotton battings. Did not expereince bearding, but, i only had minimal black in the quilt. I can't wait to use the wool again.
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#13
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
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I love wool batting, have used it often and have Never had any sign of bearding. I use quilters Dream and Hobbs wool batts. They are lightweight, lofty, wonderful to work with, drape beautifully, are my batts of choice. My summer quilt actually has a Hobbs wool batt. I launder that quilt, regular wash, regular dryer, I love pulling that quilt out of the dryer, it's so soft, fluffy - huggable. No bearding ever- 10 years now.
#14
I have a large lap robe quilt that has wool on the top and cotton on the bottom for the batting.
This quilt has been ABUSED for the last year, but I have not seen any issues with the batting.
I do not know what brand the Quilter put in it, but it seems to hold up great.
This quilt has been ABUSED for the last year, but I have not seen any issues with the batting.
I do not know what brand the Quilter put in it, but it seems to hold up great.
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
I absolutely LOVE wool bat and have had not issues with it. It's a dream to quilt through, is light and drapes well and it breathes so don't get overly hot yet is plenty warm too. I've used it for baby quilts and ones that go to the g-boys--so since they are very young, that often means a washing the next day!
I like to use a wool bat on top of a cotton bat (Hobbs 80/20) if it's for show or when I have a quilt that has embroidery or applique that I want to quilt tightly around so that it pops like trapunto--but the lazy girl way!
I like to use a wool bat on top of a cotton bat (Hobbs 80/20) if it's for show or when I have a quilt that has embroidery or applique that I want to quilt tightly around so that it pops like trapunto--but the lazy girl way!
#18
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Cedar Falls, IA
Posts: 923
Another fan of wool batting. I have one lap,quilt that has lots of dark blue in it, and no bearding. I wash it every couple of months because my cat loves it too! Front loader, gentle wash, second spin, dry on low. No problems over the last 5 years or so.
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#19
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Join Date: May 2014
Location: Zionsville,Pennsylvania
Posts: 18
I bought a package of wool batting to try and I liked it so much that I bought a roll of it. I used it in a batik lap quilt. The backing was also batik. I washed and dried it like all the other quilts I have made. I was horrified when I pulled it out of the dryer. The bearding was excessive. The company replaced the roll plus sent me a roll of cotton batting. I sent the company some of the batting so they could test it, but I never heard back from them. Next time, I will line dry. Static will make the wool fibers migrate out.
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 28
Has anyone used Pellon Nature's Touch 50/50 wool/cotton batting? I can't find any reviews online. http://www.pellonprojects.com/produc...eedle-punched/
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