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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 19:05 #98592

kfstitcher OFFLINE Posts: 1463 Thank you received: 78	I've used flannel for my backing and think it's nice and soft and warm.
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 18:41 #98589

lorra OFFLINE Posts: 962 Thank you received: 122	Hi Clara. I made a warm quilt for friends in Minnesota. I used fleece on the top and back, and 80-20 batting. They loved the quilt, but said it was too warm!!??? For MN in winter?? I think I would just use one layer of fleece and some flannel if I had it to do over again. They let the dogs and cats on the bed, so did not want to use just cotton fabric.
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 17:21 #98587

ClaraLawrence OFFLINE Posts: 818 Thank you received: 16	Thanks Rita. Keep on trying. Quilting has been hard to get back too. Once I get going, I feel better. Literally has turned into therapy for me. Can you wash wool? I'll check out Minky, but I'm leaning toward the fleece or maybe even a flannel. Clara
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 17:16 #98586

Reetzbobeetz OFFLINE Posts: 4193 Thank you received: 209	What about wool batting? I think it's wonderful and it stays so soft even after a lot of quilting. And it' natural so it's breathable unlike the polyester battings. Nice to see you back Clara.
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 16:38 #98580

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Minky is a fuzzy, warm fabric that makes a great backing. It started off in mosting baby quilt colors/styles, but now there are all sorts of patterns and colors. I've just ordered some to use for warm backings for some lap quilts for my mom and my niece. It's best for quilts that are less than 60" wide since that's the width of the fabric. The fabric is thick so a seam would be bulky. The best variety I've found is at fabric.com. Just put "minky" in the search engine. A lot of it is on sale right now.

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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 16:36 #98578

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Personally, I think that minky is icky feeling! Not to mention the MESS it makes when you cut it!
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 16:01 #98575

ClaraLawrence OFFLINE Posts: 818 Thank you received: 16	Fleece backing is a great idea. What is Minky backing? My mind went to fur and I don't think that's what you had in mind. Clara
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 15:47 #98572

rehak OFFLINE Posts: 2783 Thank you received: 458	Or maybe a Minky backing? I know you were asking about batting, but the backing can really make a difference, too. Nancy
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Re: Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 15:39 #98570

twiglet OFFLINE Posts: 3849 Thank you received: 546	What about brushed cotton then a fleece backing
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Batting for a WARM Quilt??? 11 Mar 2013 15:21 #98568

ClaraLawrence OFFLINE Posts: 818 Thank you received: 16	Simply put. Want to make a quilt to keep loved ones warm. What works the best for a quilt that will get a lot of love and washing and keep them nice and snuggly warm? Thanks, Clara
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