WesternWilson Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I would like to try out wool batting as I hear it is "the bomb"!! Which brands have you used and recommend? Regards, Janet (realizing buying an entire roll of batting is in her future...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I use Hobbs Tuscany Wool. Started by buying a small package to try out. Next time I went to the wholesaler, I bought a roll. It's a dream to quilt, yet so light and soft. Next time I hand quilt, I'm going to use this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternWilson Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Beth, have you compared the Tuscany (their premium wool batting) to their Heirloom Washable Wool? I am not yet ready to start a business, but what was your price on the roll, wholesale? Regards, Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nadia Wilson Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hi Janet, You can get the Hobbs batting wholesale in Vancouver. I have a list of Canadian wholesaler if you are interested, email me and I'll send it to you. I have used the Hobbs Tuscany wool in packages too, and I like it. My next wool purchase will be a roll of it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternWilson Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks Nadia, I will send that to you in email! Regards, Janet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I love the Quilter Dream wool - quilts beautifully and it washes beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I'm also a Dream Wool fan. Customers just eat it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I've used the Quilters Dream Wool and it has a beautiful drape. Haven't tried the Hobbs Wool yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Okay, you wool girls... 1. Do you offer wool to your customers? 2. Do you get many takers? 3. How do you charge? (I know no one ever answers this question - it was worth a try )? 4. I have heard most people use wool when quilting show quilts, but do you use it for everyday quilts? Inquiring minds..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I use it for everyday - more definition in the quilting - nice and warm but breathes and it does wash nicely. I made a quilt for my brother and SIL this Christmas using wool and they love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtreusch Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Most of my customers don't want wool batting because it is more expensive. I've used wool batting on a some show quilts for customers and on some applique quilts. It is wonderful to quilt!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Hey MB, I just finished a bolt of wool. I charge 2x(cost+shipping), which this last time was $10/yd (93in wide). Although it is more expensive than the cotton, it is still very reasonable. I have a client with kids in FL and exclusively uses wool on their quilts for the lightness. I recommend it for bed quilts all the time because if its warmness/coolness and lightness. I sell way more wool than Dream Puff. Dream Blend is still the biggest seller. I'm selling alot more batting. I guess once they get used to the ease of me having it, it becomes habit. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 So Meg, do you quilt for customers? and do you put it in customer quilts? I don't think my customer would want to pay for it either. I would like to try it for my own quilts, but not sure I want to spend the extra money on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Donna, We were writing at the same time Okay, so that is not a lot more than the Dream Blend. I like to quilt Dream Blend, but I don't see much definition in the quilting. I hate quilting feathers and then my DH looks at the quilt and asks if I'm going to quilt something in "that section". Last time is was on an off white background....I had to turn the lights off in the room for him to see that I had quilted "that section" :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 The wool gives the quilt substance without the weight. You should give it a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sams Mom Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Oh, and it seems to be preferred for cancer patients. I know the local cancer center requests that the charity quilts be made of wool. I guess as long as you're not allergic to wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarieBrewer Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I like wool but was surprised to hear Sue Patten and Karen McTavish say the creases that are created when you fold a wool batting quilt are permanent. I thought that was one of the advantages of wool, no memory for the fold lines. What's the real story? Are the creases in wool permanent or not? I don't offer wool to my customers, if they want it they would definitely have to pay for the batting. Now I quilt and throw the batting in at no extra charge. Usually 80/20 or warm & nat cotton if they request it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 The only wool I have used is the Quilter's Dream wool and I really like it, however, I haven't washed the few quilts I used it on. I hope it washes without a problem. I haven't tried the other brands, so can't compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 I have used Hobbs wool for one of our quilts. I wash it on a Gentle setting and hang it to dry. I like the weight and feel of it. Most of my customer quilts get Hobbs cotton or 80/20 cotton mix. Sylvia FC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 In Australia we have a supplier called Matilda's Own www.victoriantextiles.com.au I have used and loved their Wool60%/Cotton 40% batting. I am now using their Wool 80%/Polyester20% batting. I am loving it too, nice and soft with a fair amount of loft. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I've see ads for Matilda's Own, but just have never tried wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncutt Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I have always heard the opposite, that creases are not permanent in wool batting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternWilson Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 I will email Hobbs and ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victoriasews Posted April 6, 2009 Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 The reason I have alot of customers switching to wool is because it doesn't permenantly crease. I received a roll of wool that had been too tightly shrink wrapped and looked like an accordian. I was so upset having spent all that money for 25 yards of batting and have it ruined like that. After about 3 days, you couldn't tell it had ever been creased. I use it in all my own quilts and I love it. I'll never go back to cotton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternWilson Posted April 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2009 Our guild had a guest speaker recently who is a professional longarmer. She said she now refuses any quilts that are not made with wool batting as she finds the quilting much smoother and less problem-prone with the wool. She said she began by dropping quilts made with poly batting, and progressed to wool only! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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