Batting for a Summer Quilt?
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Batting for a Summer Quilt?
Hi-
I am in the process of making a queen sized quilt top for my mom..this will go on her bed for the summer. What kind of batting should I use? I want something that isn't too hot, but has a lot of loft. She likes "poofy" things. JC
I am in the process of making a queen sized quilt top for my mom..this will go on her bed for the summer. What kind of batting should I use? I want something that isn't too hot, but has a lot of loft. She likes "poofy" things. JC
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if she wants a 'puffy' quilt surprising enough wool is wonderful- it is lightweight- lofty- and breaths= the quilt that lives on my bed in the summer is one with wool batting- it is not too warm-because it breaths and is so lightweight- some quilters pair wool with a cotton batt for heavier (winter) quilts.
another choice would be dream bamboo or dream orient.
another choice would be dream bamboo or dream orient.
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Interesting you post this, I am making a summer lap quilt for my porch swing. I had understood a summer quilt has no batting, just the top and the back. Another way to do this, is to use a thin batting such as flannel. I am thinking of using flannel, but I do like the wool batting idea as well.
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Ckcowl is right about a wool batting, I agree with her. My absolute favorite quilt is not my prettiest by far, but is beloved for it's light weight, winter warmth/summer cool, and perfect loft; I rarely feel sweaty under it.
I've had to get a little part-time job so I can buy only wool batting from now on, LOL!
Jan in VA
I've had to get a little part-time job so I can buy only wool batting from now on, LOL!
Jan in VA
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