Warmth compromise?
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Warmth compromise?
What is the general feeling about the heavily-quilted tops? Is it possible that the three layers are pierced so many times that it affects the warmth of the quilt? Does all the thread used make up the difference? Not really a problem for me as I hand quilt but I think the heavily quilted tops can be gorgeous.
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the warmth factor i think is based more on the batting/fabrics used-
some batts are much warmer than others- loft and fiber content would dictate whether or not the quilt will be warm- or more (a lightweight-warm weather) quilt. very thin cotton batts offer the least amount of warmth...lofty wool batts the most- regardless of the amount of quilting also, heavy cottons, flannels, homespuns, wools are warmer than thin cotton calico's. it is all dependant on the (whole package)
some batts are much warmer than others- loft and fiber content would dictate whether or not the quilt will be warm- or more (a lightweight-warm weather) quilt. very thin cotton batts offer the least amount of warmth...lofty wool batts the most- regardless of the amount of quilting also, heavy cottons, flannels, homespuns, wools are warmer than thin cotton calico's. it is all dependant on the (whole package)
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I usually think that a heavily quilted quilt is more for looks that practical warmth. In fact I would be the one that would take it off the bed before I went to sleep and put it back on in the morning. For warmth and comfort I prefer a VERY soft, cuddly, almost a comforter/blanket type quilt, quilted loosely or far apart. Something that will bunch up under my chin and around my ears when it is chilly.
#7
I didn't know this. But, it sounds reasonable. Its a good thing to remember. I just have always found the heavily quilted quilts to sometimes be stiff. I like mine fluffy and soft!!
#8
I usually think that a heavily quilted quilt is more for looks that practical warmth. In fact I would be the one that would take it off the bed before I went to sleep and put it back on in the morning. For warmth and comfort I prefer a VERY soft, cuddly, almost a comforter/blanket type quilt, quilted loosely or far apart. Something that will bunch up under my chin and around my ears when it is chilly.
#9
I usually think that a heavily quilted quilt is more for looks that practical warmth. In fact I would be the one that would take it off the bed before I went to sleep and put it back on in the morning. For warmth and comfort I prefer a VERY soft, cuddly, almost a comforter/blanket type quilt, quilted loosely or far apart. Something that will bunch up under my chin and around my ears when it is chilly.
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