wool vs. puff

[K. Szymaszek]

I've been wondering how one decides which to use. My thoughts are: 1. money 2. If fabric is washed=puff, if unwashed=wool. Am I thinking right and is there any other criteria for picking one over the other? Thanks so much for your input. K

[Neher-in-law5]

I have had wool batts that are able to be washed. I used one for my grandson's bed quilt.

[Corey]

Puff gives definition just like wool, personally, I prefer wool, but it is very pricey.

Corey

[K. Szymaszek]

Thanks ladies. I guess what I'm wondering is if you would still use puff if quilt top fabric is unwashed being that the top will shrink when washed but the batt wont. K

[Quilting Heidi]

I like both but wool is my favorite and it washes up just beautifully. For my customers it is usually cost for me I'll pay the difference.

[quiltmonkey]

I like both puff and wool. Another alternative to puff is hobbs poly down which is a nice batt too

[Gretchen]

Wool is my favorite but if the top is white, I use puff. Both give great stitch definition.

[Sandra Darlington]

I like both a lot. I have some customers who buy QD wool from me, but most like cotton or a blend. A few were put off by the price of the wool, but wanted the definition, so I suggested Puff and they were very pleased. My personal preference is a "natural" fiber, so I usually go with with either cotton or wool, depending on the look I am going for. Most quilts I like the celulite look after the are washed, which I get with both cotton and wool. If I don't want that look, I wash and dry my fabrics before cutting and piecing and use a poly (no shrink) batting - thick or thin.