beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 (edited) I am about to put together an all batik (100% cotton) queen size top with a close weave 100% cotton backing ( much heavier then the top) for my son and wife called Circle dance. I have read many articles on batting and I am no wiser. However, with all my reading I have discovered that to make it cozy I need heIp. What would be the best batting for a floppy/flexable quilt that would be all season? Not to hot just warm. I guess I mean breathable. My son does not want it heavy either. Should I consider changing the backing? Edited October 3, 2017 by beathbarb2l Ignore previous post. 1 Silk cocoon reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gail O 197 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 Quilter's Dream wool is my favourite batting. Great quilting definition, soft, washable, and breathable. Quote Gail Olfert Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of times our breath is taken away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbams 395 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 I agree with Gail. Quilter's Dream wool will give you all the qualities you want for your beautiful quilt. Quote Betsy quilting with Emmeline, a 2011 Freedom SR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sewingpup 226 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 hi, I have done one batik quilt with Hobb's wool and it turned out great....light and flexible (batik is a bit firmer than regular quilting cotton)..and it has a nice little loft to it...I was planning on getting myself a roll of wool when I use up some of the 80/20 which I have two rolls of.....I really liked the wool....I quilt only for myself so it probably will take a while... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 Thanks I will do that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 5 hours ago, dbams said: I agree with Gail. Quilter's Dream wool will give you all the qualities you want for your beautiful quilt. I have heard a lot about Quilters Dream. I am definitely going to look at it Thank you so much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 3, 2017 5 hours ago, dbams said: I agree with Gail. Quilter's Dream wool will give you all the qualities you want for your beautiful quilt. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 1:26 PM, beathbarb2l said: I have heard a lot about Quilters Dream. I am definitely going to look at it Thank you so much I have ordered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 Have ordered Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 9:12 AM, sewingpup said: hi, I have done one batik quilt with Hobb's wool and it turned out great....light and flexible (batik is a bit firmer than regular quilting cotton)..and it has a nice little loft to it...I was planning on getting myself a roll of wool when I use up some of the 80/20 which I have two rolls of.....I really liked the wool....I quilt only for myself so it probably will take a while... Thank you for your assistance. Have order Quilters Dream wool Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 1:55 AM, beathbarb2l said: I am about to put together an all batik (100% cotton) queen size top with a close weave 100% cotton backing ( much heavier then the top) for my son and wife called Circle dance. I have read many articles on batting and I am no wiser. However, with all my reading I have discovered that to make it cozy I need heIp. What would be the best batting for a floppy/flexable quilt that would be all season? Not to hot just warm. I guess I mean breathable. My son does not want it heavy either. Should I consider changing the backing? Thank you so much everyone for your quick replies and help. 1 Silk cocoon reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 9:12 AM, sewingpup said: hi, I have done one batik quilt with Hobb's wool and it turned out great....light and flexible (batik is a bit firmer than regular quilting cotton)..and it has a nice little loft to it...I was planning on getting myself a roll of wool when I use up some of the 80/20 which I have two rolls of.....I really liked the wool....I quilt only for myself so it probably will take a while... Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beathbarb2l 3 Report post Posted October 5, 2017 On 03/10/2017 at 8:17 AM, dbams said: I agree with Gail. Quilter's Dream wool will give you all the qualities you want for your beautiful quilt. Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
