The new format is a little different but good once you get used to it. (I'm still learning).

Barb

Barb & Rosemary, yes, back in Texas (need to go change my signature! oops!) and into our new house for almost a year now, and just finally tiptoeing back in here again. I've missed you all!

It is good to be back -- back in Texas, and back on the forums!

Heather yes nice to see you on the board!
Barb

Hi Heather, good to see you on the forum again. How are things going - you are moved back to the states now aren't you?

Thanks Indigobiker for asking what to use in a light weight quilt, I'm going to try wool and bamboo for sure!
Barb

I was also going to suggest bamboo; that is what I use, and I love it.

I do love how bamboo feels in a quilt. I haven't tried wool or silk.

I've not used wool, bamboo or silk, I better get with it. I have however considered wool, since my DH is always cold.

Barb

I used bamboo batting for the quilt we use in the summer. It is lighter weight than wool and still breathes. I have been very pleased with my bamboo batting.

Thanks for all your advice. I will play with samples of wool batting and see how it goes.

What does he sleep under in the different seasons? That should give you an idea of what to put inside the quilt, if anything.

I agree with Betty Jo and Judith. I use wool batting in all the quilts I make for one of my daughter's, as she never seems to feel the cold but still likes a cover on her even in the summer. Wool is very lightweight and gorgeous to hand quilt too.
Best Wishes pam

I agree with Betty Jo. I have made quilts with thin wool batting. They are lightweight and comfortable - even in summer.

Judith

I think a single layer of wool batting would be lighter than even flannel and would look really nice. It seems a little counter intuitive, but I still think it would work.