tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post1137023265139809441..comments2024-03-18T02:14:17.356-07:00Comments on Kitchen Table Quilting: Choosing a BattingEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-13026920042407090382017-03-22T06:21:37.802-07:002017-03-22T06:21:37.802-07:00I do use other batts but I had a small sample of D...I do use other batts but I had a small sample of Dream Orient and loved it. I don't think we have a distributor near by so I keep trying to win some batts from them on fb. I like your sample card and suppose that is what I should really do so I can order from them. Great article. Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10878998557547047744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-77108330311689759962017-03-21T10:14:54.204-07:002017-03-21T10:14:54.204-07:00I only use Quilter's Dream Battings also. I lo...I only use Quilter's Dream Battings also. I love them! My absolute favorite that I put in almost everything, and most of my clients love, is the Dream Wool. I love it!! I also have clients that love Dream Orient and Dream Angel.Lanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04597317301063602394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-23892066690385499032017-03-20T12:06:45.637-07:002017-03-20T12:06:45.637-07:00If you order online what is your go to site ? Lots...If you order online what is your go to site ? Lots of questions.. sorry lolGwenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953933379082249839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-30670963211509535262017-03-20T12:05:27.233-07:002017-03-20T12:05:27.233-07:00Can you buy these different battings at JoAnn'...Can you buy these different battings at JoAnn's or do you need to order online?Gwenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953933379082249839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-25378592531851425092017-03-20T06:06:57.747-07:002017-03-20T06:06:57.747-07:00One of the best things I ever did was make a small...One of the best things I ever did was make a small 25 x 25 Amish Bars quilt with black fabric for the backing. It had six 3" bars in the middle and also had a 3" border on each side of the front. Under each bar and border, I used a different batt. I used samples and leftovers from friends. Then I quilted this little quilt. My original one was by hand, but would work for machine quilting also. This little sampler showed me how each batt quilted, what the loft looked like, how it washed, and which bearded thru the black backing. An interesting project. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08726238849355662373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-6695967203211378712017-03-19T17:36:37.510-07:002017-03-19T17:36:37.510-07:00Thanks so much for the practical recap. I have on...Thanks so much for the practical recap. I have one of those samples but never really sure when to use which batting. As soon as I make a dent in my huge roll of Warm and Natural I will try some of these!Kathy@KayakQuiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11353296552837405021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-10018423420099220302017-03-17T13:08:23.455-07:002017-03-17T13:08:23.455-07:00If you send them an email (quiltersdreambatting@ju...If you send them an email (quiltersdreambatting@juno.com) they will send you one!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-88103762633270389512017-03-17T10:09:13.183-07:002017-03-17T10:09:13.183-07:00Thanks for this very informative survey. Is is po...Thanks for this very informative survey. Is is possible to purchase a batting sampler such as you displayed in your first photo?Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06844124404215583301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-37205296988983305812017-03-17T09:55:03.836-07:002017-03-17T09:55:03.836-07:00That is an excellent idea, I will have to look int...That is an excellent idea, I will have to look into it. I go through A TON of batting.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-45707961958645490552017-03-17T09:54:24.327-07:002017-03-17T09:54:24.327-07:00I just checked with the nice people over at Quilte...I just checked with the nice people over at Quilter's Dream and they said if you send them an email (quiltersdreambatting@juno.com) they will send you one!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-86511868587723797262017-03-17T04:15:36.484-07:002017-03-17T04:15:36.484-07:00I always like to use cotton batting, and I'm u...I always like to use cotton batting, and I'm usually flying by the seat of my pants, so I usually buy Pellon or Warm and Natural. However, I really like the Quilter's Dream, so I'm thinking of looking into a wholesale account with them so that I can buy in bulk. One of my guild friends has an account with them and when we were ordering some other stuff for a charity project, she asked if anyone wanted to hop on to the order, so I actually ordered the wool because I had been wanting to try it. So far, I've used it in one quilt. I like the poofiness of it to show off the quilting, for sure.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781651275997050281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-75170005262389396572017-03-16T13:15:59.726-07:002017-03-16T13:15:59.726-07:00Very nice overview of this brand. Very helpful to ...Very nice overview of this brand. Very helpful to hear your thoughts on each type, too. Do you know if the sample folder you are showing is available to purchase? It would be helpful to be able to touch them in order to decide what one would want to use.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814407420789455322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-60378444069334099452017-03-16T11:03:12.637-07:002017-03-16T11:03:12.637-07:00It has been my favorite, I hope you like it!It has been my favorite, I hope you like it!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-56056710131469260132017-03-16T11:01:35.467-07:002017-03-16T11:01:35.467-07:00It's definitely worth trying out some differen...It's definitely worth trying out some different options to see what you like!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-81942401333971684312017-03-16T11:00:59.640-07:002017-03-16T11:00:59.640-07:00I agree, if you are going to pay for fancy quiltin...I agree, if you are going to pay for fancy quilting, it is nice to really see it. I would be interested in trying the supreme loft cotton on a long armed quilt.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-82324293661353113262017-03-16T10:58:28.181-07:002017-03-16T10:58:28.181-07:00I have used Warm and Natural too and liked it. My...I have used Warm and Natural too and liked it. My main idea behind this post was really that there are lots of battings out there and even if you love what you use, it is fun to try different options. Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13070256593329215707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-32690994524783731062017-03-16T06:24:27.188-07:002017-03-16T06:24:27.188-07:00I have been wanting to try Quilter's Dream, so...I have been wanting to try Quilter's Dream, so thank you for this informative post. I am learning to do free motion, but also hand quilt, so this information will help me choose the best batting. Wendy at piecefulthoughts@gmail.compiecefulwendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256164519304112032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-16257629736218301372017-03-16T06:18:06.541-07:002017-03-16T06:18:06.541-07:00I have to confess that I have bought the cheaper b...I have to confess that I have bought the cheaper batting, which is something with polyester. My quilts always work out great but now I'm starting to think about the polyester wearing against my fabrics. Thanks for this information and I'm ready to experiment.Hedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358296439526670399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-22917727421299232122017-03-16T06:04:21.322-07:002017-03-16T06:04:21.322-07:00I have been going through the same ah huh moment i...I have been going through the same ah huh moment in recent quilts. I like the ease of cotton but if I'm going to put money or time into "fancy" quilting I want to see it and I feel that the cottons are too thin to really show off the work of quilting. <br /><br />So I've been trying out different batting as well. I've used the Dream wool and the Puff (?) I thought quilting the Puff was smoother in my machine than the wool. Today I'm on the search for a blend for a twin bed quilt for my son. I want something warm, breathable but light weight since he is only 5 and worried a 100% cotton would be to "heavy." I used the Green Dream in some playmates but haven't washed them yet to see how that worked out, usually cotton is good for playmates since they lay flat but I wasn't thinking that, I was thinking "use what you got!" Thanks for the tips. Will put the orient on my list to try! Almaelouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08144835804964061185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8134967455159449605.post-18293161577972828572017-03-15T21:03:59.706-07:002017-03-15T21:03:59.706-07:00I use almost exclusively Warm & Natural/Warm &...I use almost exclusively Warm & Natural/Warm & White, but I keep meaning to try some of these. I used bamboo batt once and loved it!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176881247438721622noreply@blogger.com