CindyT Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 What kind of batting was used in your guild's donation/raffle quilts? I was thinking wool, but would welcome suggestions from those with experience with this. We need to sell as many tickets as possible. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I think poly would be a great choice given that the quilt can be as user-friendly as possible--very simple washing instructions and no shrinkage. If you are doing custom quilting, a thick poly would give great stitch definition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thanks, Linda. Yes it would give great stitch definition, and it is custom quilting. Might I add it is also a batik front and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I quilted our Guild's raffle quilt (the raffle is in 3 weeks) and it is a Civil War reproduction quilt. The members decided to use Warm & Natural 100 % cotton because that was keeping to the period. Just saying.....something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Oh, I just read your response that it is a batik....so, definitely not a Civil War piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Quilting Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 If it will be on display a number of places (folded/refolded) I would use a poly down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 A bit off topic, any uilts donated to hospitals, are to be cotton, because of the kids allergies, or other conditions.. We found that so, in Or and here on the east coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I always use wool because it is so showy and we want to sell lots of tickets. My 2nd choice would be dream puff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Wool would be my 1st choice, dream puff 2nd, no fold marks on QD wool & Tuscany wool which helps a lot on presentation/display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustee Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I love wool batting. So that would be my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 I never use poly for anything....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Just an added note - I agree with Rita that most quilts for hospitals are to be cotton. I ran into a situation a couple of years back where a gal needed a donation/charity quilt that would be used for cancer patients. She specifically requested wool because it was very light weight and also had the warmth factor. I was surprised but it certainly made sense. I personally like the higher cuddle factor of wool over cotton. When I make quilts I add basic washing instructions on the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Great topic! I learn so much from you gals. Doing alot of community quilts and my quilt guild is not up to snuff on these requirements (as I am not either), are these regional requirements or widely accepted/required standards? Sharon Prescott, AZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 cotton is my choice for donated/auction quilts. i have used cotton double batted and it looks great! but then, i have never had the opportunity to quilt with wool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted October 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Thank you for all your suggestions. I appreciate your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Raffle quilts go to the general public who may not know the proper care for a quilt with wool batting. If you decide to go that route--and a great choice it is--be sure to put laundering instructions clearly on the label to head off a ruined quilt in the recipient's future. I speak from experience since one of my group's creations was ruined by the 25 year old man whose mom won the raffle quilt a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 We made a LOT of little quilts for a children's hospital..........they asked for them to lay on the tables/beds while the kids were receiving treatments, etc. Just something more soft and cheerful that the white sheets of the hospital. They didn't specify anything about them............they just needed a lot of them. They were going to get used heavily and washed a lot. If a child got really attached to a certain quilt, he was allowed to take it home - if he got to go home. They could pick out the quilt they used during that treatment too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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