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  1. 12-23-2004, 03:58 PM #1
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    Default Quilting Batting Question

    Well, at least I THINK that is the correct term!

    My mother has several quilts at her house. They are all old and beautiful and SOOOO warm and comfy! However, the quilts that I have are lightweight and don't keep anyone or anything warm.

    I am about to embark on the wonderful world of sewing, quilting in particular, and I am curious...is there a certain material I should buy for batting (?) to make my quilts warm and usable?

    Thanks for any advice you might have!
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    I dunno the answer to this one. Probably Dee or CJ will know!

    I remember my step-mom mentioning "summer quilts" or "summer weight quilts/blankets". I think those used to be lined with just sheets or something lightweight compared to the winter quilts that really keep you warm. Not sure about all that though.
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  3. 12-23-2004, 05:23 PM #3
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    Warm & Natural or a higher loft batting:

    http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?C...7&PRODID=11885
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    Warm and natural is the best, although it is more expensive than polyester batting. I use Soft Landing Thermobonded quilt batting because it costs a lot less.

    But warm and natural would be my first choice.
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    Amy because you can get warm and natural at Joanns when it is on sale for 40 - 50% off. Its regular price is 9.99 yd. It 90 inches wide. I personally think it is easier to quilt with.
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    I too use warm and natural for all my quilts!
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    Warn and natural hands down Amy, really easy to work with.
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