How to choose what batting to use for your quilt?

[@sandyp2485]

Very nice presentation. I especially liked the 5 questions to answer in determining which batting to use.

[@fiddlesticksgalore]

Very helpful. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this for us.

[@nancyg1786]

Thank you so much, excellent description of all the types of battings Hobbs has and where/when to use each!

[@maureensews6568]

I am planning on making a quilted tablecloth for seniors playing bridge. It makes it easier to pick up the cards but they also have a glass of water on the tablecloth.

[@marietteforget7804]

Thanks a lot for this very useful tutorial! 🌸🌸

[@clairepereira8592]

Thank you so much for all this information.

[@BetMey1]

Great information - is very helpful.

[@charlkleinman2937]

can you use fusible batting on a wool quilt top

[@cathysloan2932]

Can I double the 80/20 batting so that the quilt is loftier? The quilt is for a child and I love loft.

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

Of course! We love doubling up on batting!

[@welshfamily3634]

For the purpose of large bed quilts, what would you recommend?

[@sprklhair]

what would you recommend for a bedspread, or bed quilt? I love a nice loft but not sure what kind to buy. wool, cotton, or poly.

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

The more cost effective option would be polydown or cloudloft for a very lofty quilt. If you just want a little loft, you could use Cotton/Wool or Wool. If you want a heavier feeling quilt with loft, you could use Cotton Supreme with a polydown or wool on top. It would give you the weight and loft at the same time.

[@susanhennessey5902]

What is the best batting to use for landscape wall hangings

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

Susan, We would recommend Linda's Choice Batting for any type of wall hanging:) www.longarmsupplies.net/search.aspx?find=lindas+choice

[@angiesewtherapy6628]

This is great! Sharing with my Guild.

[@marinadi532]

which batting should i use for a throw quilt? Thank you.

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

You can really use any of them. Most people use 80/20 Heirloom Blend. I like the 80/20 Cotton Wool for a little more loft and softest. However all the battings would work.

[@kathleenswan4184]

Can the 80/20 batting be washed and dried before starting the quilting?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

No you wouldn't want to prewash batting.

[@sandybrey8022]

What batting should I use for a crib size quilt?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

You can use the crib size 80/20 we sell of the crib size Tuscany cotton we sell at www.longarmsupplies.net

[@paulapeppler4605]

Do you lay the scrim to the back or toward the quilt top?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

Hobbs batting does not have a right or wrong side. It can be laid either way:)

[@grandmalovesmebest]

what about quilting other projects like wall hangings or table runners?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

You can use Linda's Choice Batting for wall hangings. You can use Thermore for table runners or even regular batting would work okay.

[@CrimsonRoseDancer]

What do you recommend for a Christmas Tree skirt that I want to be heirloom quality?

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

We recommend you use two layers of batting for a tree skirt. The bottom layer would be Linda's Choice by Hobbs. It is a heavy 100% cotton batting with scrim. The weight of it gives a tree skirt stability and keeps it flat. The top layer would be wool. Wool is a natural fiber that does not have a memory for creases so you can fold the tree skirt up over and over again each year and it will remain mostly crease free:) Also wool gives a quilt loft and definition! www.longarmsupplies.net/search.aspx?find=lindas+choice www.longarmsupplies.net/woolbattingpackages.aspx

[@diannetang5375]

Question: would the thermore work in a vest? It looks a little stiff.

[@LindasElectricQuilters]

Yes it would. It would help keep the shape better then regular batting.

[@diannetang5375]

Thank you! I’ll be working on vests in the fall