Ritathequilter Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hi Can you tell me who makes bamboo batting and where's the best place to buy it in Canada? Thx Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 QuiltSource (Eastern Canada) TrendTex (Western Canada) I normally use Arctic Bamboo from TrendTex. The last bolt I bought was from QuiltSource and seems a little softer. Both are extremely nice batting however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritathequilter Posted February 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I just found a supplier...guess I should have done my homework before I posted that question. Can anyone tell me how it compares with Hobbs W&N? Is it warmer, more durable, require more/less quilting? I'd like to know who's used it and how you compare it with other battings? Thx Rita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Sparrow Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 It breaths really well. Warmer in the winter cooler in the summer. Stitch up to 8" apart. 5% shrink. I also find it beards less than regular cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 I don't know a supplier, but I just finished a "store" sample and had to "dunk" and dry the quilt since I had marked it - it came out sooo cuddly and soft and since the fabric was antique looking to begin with it just looks lovely! I would give it a 9.9 on the scale! Ok, so maybe a 10. Sorry, I forgot to take pics of the quilt! I was in a hurry - I pieced and quilted it in a week.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyc Posted February 5, 2010 Report Share Posted February 5, 2010 joann fabrics has it and you could get it on sale with a coupon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annaquilts Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I really like the Bamboo batting. I get it at Joann Fabrics with a coupon. I love the way it drapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I guess I'm the odd one out. A customer brought it to me to use, and I didn't like it. The quilting was VERY flat! No definition at all. And , My customer was VERY, VERY disappointed in it. She said the quiling was fine, but she was really sad with the batting. Just didn't show the quilting on her quilt that she had worked so hard on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Linda, what brand of batting did the customer provide? I bought a package of Quilter's Dream Bamboo, and it doesn't seem flat. I haven't used it yet, but plan to try it on one of my own quilts. I saw bamboo batting for sale at MQS last year, and the quilt they were showing as a sample was lovely...nice and soft with beautiful drape and nice stitch definition. I believe it had been washed. Could that be the reason it looked so nice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 Hi Lynn! I don't remember what kind it was. I do remeber she said she had been to the quilt show in Houston the year before and got it there. But I know that does not tell you anything! I do remember that it was not QD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 I purchase all my batting from Winline Textiles in Salt Lake City Utah. Luann has a wonderful selection and I just love their 100% bamboo batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 WOO HOO, Kristina! Nice new avatar! You look so happy, and I like the longer doo! OK, On topic, I haven't tried the bamboo batting but plan to on my own quilt some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFigved Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I just became a Pellon Legacy distributor for Northern Illinois for Longarmers. I received my first shipment on Thursday, took a few boards to my longarm guild on Saturday and sold the Bamboo batting first thing. Pellon also offers wool, soy, polysters, 80/20 cotton, 100% cotton. Pellon Legacy offers batting rolled up on 24" boards 48 or 96" wide. The boards are just like fabric is sold. The batting also comes in bags (crib, throw, queen, king and rolls). I will be doing mail order as soon as I get it set up on my web site. Pricing is very competitive to Joanne, Hobbs, and Dream Cotton. If you are interested, send me an e-mail. Also check out the Pellon site at: http://www.quiltlegacy.com/Default_Store_LicenseBrands.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 The Bamboo batting that JoAnn Fabrics carry is made by Fairfield. It is a Bamboo and Cotton blend 50/50. It is very soft. I says it shrinks between 2-3%. Quilting distance is up to 8". I just used it in a Community Service quilt for my guild. The "Art Quilt/Generous Crib" is 60 x60". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Conquest Posted February 13, 2010 Report Share Posted February 13, 2010 Rita...Try N. Jefferson in Vancouver; they're probably closest to you. I bought some from Quilt Source in the east, but the shipping costs were far too high. I won't do that again. N. Jefferson has recently started selling Pellon products. In fact they had a special on them a few weeks ago -- introductory offer. Jefferson't prices are good, and so is their service. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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