cherrio

lildinks, I agree, use it up! It is predicted to have temps of minus 22 and wind chills could be minus 50 this week. NE ohio has not seen those temps in over 40 years. I am sewing up a few fleece blankets and insisting my kiddos sleep upstairs next week. putting down puppy pads and newspaper for the dogs-not making them go outside at those temps. all are under 30 lbs. 2 are 7lb yorkies. brought the 2 outside cats into the garage with straw enclosed beds, litter box etc. I agree the wool batting is warm if you can afford it. And the add fleece and flannel are great ideas. Now to get sewing before the power goes out. stay warm folks!

QandE2010

I like your thinking!

Marysewfun

I have always felt like fleece gives you an "instant" feeling of warmth and security and love it! :-)

Marysewfun

IBQUILTIN

For this bitter cold weather, We love our Flannel quilts with warm and natural batting, Pretty snuggly

anothernancy

Love this!! hahahahaah

kay carlson

I have discovered that we are very comfortable with one light weight polyester thermal blanket under one cotton quilt with warm and natural batting. This is for the coldest weather we encounter in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.

Mother crocheted us 100 % wool afghans some 60 years ago and they were our prized possessions summer and
winter. We've inherited a red Hudson Bay wool blanket large enough for a double bed. Since my favorite fiber is wool, I have also made single layer lap robes out of pleated Pendleton skirts. Adding satin binding to the edges of a length of wool coating or washable wool also makes a nice blanket.

Years ago, using an acrylic thermal blanket was common for the "wadding or batting" in a tied comforter. The fabric covered the economical blanket which was prone to pill and attract lint.

I think every school district in the U.P. has cancelled classes for Monday, 6 January. Stay warm!

antylu

I just finished a quilt with Dream wool batting and it seemed very warm while I was working on it; however it isn't for me so I did not get chance to sleep under it. It is light and easy to needle tho. I know when I get chilled I go get my thick fleecy bathrobe and cover myself in chair; toasty! Good luck at finding the right solution!

Greenheron

Air provides the insulation; puffy = warm. If your bedding doesn't provide enough insulation, layering will help by trapping more air. And a nightcap. Out-of-doors, though you are clothed warmly, going hatless lets the heat be sucked out of your body. Old timers didn't wear nightcaps to look quaint but to keep cozy in frigid rooms.

ThreadHead

I was trying to reply to you when I add this picture in the wrong area. We don't have that much cold weather in the lower part of Florida, But I bought this material at Joann's and it works great for me. It is a faux fur and much warmer if you use it with the fur against you.

Elisabrat

if possible use a wool batting? or bamboo?