mscott2611 Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I know this topic has been discussed many times but I would like some more discussion please. I recently had a customer bring me Warm and Natural Batting to use on her quilt and I had never used it before. I usually use Hobbs 80/20 or wool and that is what most of my customers bring me. I would like to hear from my valued, informed quilt friends what they feel about Hobbs 80/20 versus Warm and Natural Cotton. I am getting ready to order a new roll of batting and I am wondering about whether I should maybe order the Warm and Natural because it did seem to quilt up nicely and this last roll of Hobbs has been kind of thinish.(is that even a word) Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leigh Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I prefer warm and natural doesn't stretch. It seems thicker than Hobbs but getting thin too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I think all the batting products seem thinner. I steer my customers towards Warm&White instead of W& Natural, if they insist on 100% cotton batting. When placed correctly, the W&N side with the most debris (flecks of dried cotton leaves and stems) will be up against the top. Any white or pale blocks in the piecing are prone to show-through after quilting. Plus, a customer brought me an unquilted top that was 10 years old and had been folded up as a sandwich and left in a closet. The flecks had stained the top, even on colored pieces. It didn't wash out, after she'd paid to have it quilted, bound it, and washed it. What a shame.. I keep rolls of W&W, Soft & Bright (100% poly), and wool available to sell. And packages of King size in both a blend and wool, because they're harder to find around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertwood Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I have used Warm and Natural batting often, and I have always had good results with it. Now I have a question please.....what type of batting would you use for a table cloth? I am making a fairly formal table cloth. I will be putting a lot of feathers on it. I want it to lay flat, so I am thinking I want something thin.....that can be washed and hold it's shape. Oh, and the cloth itself will be a cotton or cotton blend that will be prewashed of course. What do you think? I really need help on this. I am open to all thoughts. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I have a tablecloth I plan to quilt, and I bought Thermore to use in it. It was recommended to me by another quilter as being nice for tablecloths. I have not tried it yet, however. If you want a cotton batting, you could order Quilter's Dream in the lowest loft. It is, however, kind of stretchy and not really intended for longarm quilting, but I know quilters who use it successfully. One presenter at a guild program said her LA quilter uses it for all of her things so that she can carry more of her quilts to programs she presents. The quilts looked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'd use a blend cause it will hold up to laundering. 70/30 or 80/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Another thought is to use a layer of pre-washed white flannel instead if batting. Thinnest poly batting would show your feathers more, though. Garment makers use thin Thermore (Hobbs product) with good results for stitch definition without bulk-- as Lynn recommended above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I use 80/20 on all my tablecloths; and I have quite a number of them. They are flat and stable; wash well and look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertwood Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 To everyone who responded, thank you very much. I appreciate your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscott2611 Posted January 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 So Linda you like the Warm brand batting but you use the Warm and White. Does anyone else have an opinion of Hobbs versus Warm? Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Hobbs 80/20 gives good definition & light. Warm & naturall & white are flat but a bit warmer, good for utilitarian quilts in IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I much prefer 80/20 (any brand) to W&W. Both for my customer quilts and my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Linda R. Have you used the Hobbs Heirloom wool in packages? I have used the Tuscany wool (120" x 120") several times and been very happy. If used, is the Heirloom any heavier? Also, have you bought packages of Hobbs blend (als0 120" x 120"). Would like to use this with one of the above wools. Make many King size quilts and need 120" x 120" batting. Don't generally like packages, but frequently necessary to use on large quilts. As you are so generous in sharing your knowledge, would appreciate any advice on the above. Love this site and the generous people who reside here. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I've found the quality of packaged Hobb's Heirloom wool to be erratic. The last one I used had problems with thin spots. I love Tuscany wool (which is also a Hobb's product) because it's always even from edge to edge. I think the Tuscany is thicker. If you opt for two layers--the 80/20 and a wool--I think I would go with the Tuscany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 My customers like W&W and anything JoAnn's carries and I have learned to deal with that. I like Tuscany wool too and Warm Blend if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenslug Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Thanks, Linda. And I have the Tuscany on hand. Do not have the Heirloom,. but wondered about it. Have always , like you, had good luck with the Tuscany. Thanks, again. Marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 While in Joann's last week I saw a new Warm and ??something. It was like Warm and Dreamy or Warm and Soft.... not sure. I didn't buy it because I have plenty of batting right now. Does anybody have experience with this new Warm product? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I know that Sherry Rogers Harrison has quilted with the new Warm product and loves it. Our JoAnns carries almost all Pellon and the "other stuff" so probably won't get to try it until Fabric Depot starts carrying it. I think it is Warm and Plush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 I saw that at Joann's as well and the website says it's thicker and softer than W&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 9, 2015 Report Share Posted January 9, 2015 Yes, it is warm and plush. I might try a package. I'm still deciding. I think I am going to make a run up to Paducah this weekend to get some fabrics that are on sale and some more Hobbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I have a spot under my stairs for batting where I am able to squeeze in about 10 different types of batting! In order of popularity, Hobbs 80/20 in the 96" width is by far the most popular with my customers. I also carry the 120" for the larger quilts. It has a bit of dimension, is warm, doesn't have any cotton flecks, and stands up to repeated washings. I suppose this would be the case for most blends regardless of manufacturer, but Hobbs brand is readily available from my distributor. And it is inexpensive. Quilters Dream is wonderful too, but expensive so I don't carry it. After that I would say that the 100% cottons are next in popularity. I have W&N but most of my customers find it too heavy so it doesn't sell as well as I thought it would. Some of the other manufacturers like Legacy and Hobbs have 100% cottons that are not as heavy and work nicely in lighter weight quilts and I like them for crib quilts. They get so soft and cuddly after repeated washings. Next by popularity really depends on the varying customers. Some prefer the wool and I find if they have tried both Hobbs Tuscany and Hobbs Heirloom, they prefer the Tuscany. I also have a bamboo blend that some customers really like because of its softness, and I have a bolt of Hobbs Tuscany Silk which isn't overly popular - I think because of the expense because I am told that silk is really wonderful. If anyone has more experience with silk I'd like to hear about it. For 100% polyesters, I have Hobbs Polydown which is wonderful and puffy and very popular for larger charity quilts and quilts for teens and young adults which will end up in dorm rooms or washed frequently. I also have Warm Company's Soft and Bright, but isn't overly popular. It is rather stiff and doesn't drape that nicely. It is very warm though. If there are others out there who use Soft & Bright, how do you find it? I've even tried a Legacy soy blend which is soft like bamboo, but it wasn't too popular so I don't carry it anymore, and I have tried a Legacy flax blend which was very thin and strong and would be great in a tablecloth. However, for tablecloths I think I would go with the Hobbs Thermore, and have been thinking about picking up a bolt as I do get asked for this from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynne in Iowa Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 I've just purchased Polydown by the roll for the first time. It's taking over my little room! Took it out of the box and I think every time I go in it has grown. Any ideas for taming it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMALKB Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Yeah.............when you cut open the plastic wrap, you better be ready............whoosh.........the roll grows really fast. haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinequilts Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 LOL! It becomes a monster when taken out of the bag. I have the same problem and have moved it to the furnace room so it doesn't take too much space under my stairs. When it gets used up a bit I will bring it back in and tuck/squish it behind other bolts of batting to try to tame it. However, maybe others have some better ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted January 10, 2015 Report Share Posted January 10, 2015 Love Hobbs polydown, but it is the monster in the corner. I finally split my roll in two parts, just so it would not take over half of the quilt room. When it was first opened, I felt like Lucille Ball trying to tame the bread dough as it rises all over her kitchen. Debbie Newnan Ga, soon to be from Jackson Ga. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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