The second bolt of Warm and White that I began using when I started machine quilting is now gone. That is probably a good thing, since the rumblings are that folks around here think that kind of cotton batting is too stiff -- and not very warm.
So, what shall I get to replace it? I prefer a white batting, since much of what I make has white or light-hued backgrounds. I like hand quilting on wool, but I really like the puckery look that cotton makes when it shrinks. It is hard to machine quilt on fluffy polyester battings, but when I get them quilted professionally, that is least expensive and my family seems to like it. Whichever direction I go, I would rather have my own stock on hand, since that is most cost effective.
What do you use? What deals have you found, and where? These past few days I have been dreaming about and doing online searches of batting, but I still don't know what to do. Is the 80/20 blend a good option? It would promise drapeability and durability, both desirable attributes. If I am serious about finishing quilts, I am going to use a lot of batting!
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