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batting for baby quilt
I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I
think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael |
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I have used Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 in baby quilts. I don't see why it
shouldn't wear okay. Julia in MN -- This message has been scanned for viruses by Norton Anti-Virus http://mail.chartermi.net/~jaccola/ |
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Never heard of Hobbs not holding up. It will hold up at least as long as the
top and backing IMO, and cotton is lots more comfortable to be around, also IMO. And since you already have it... 2 elephants away -reminds me of the famous story/poem about the blind men describing elephants. So glad for the good news about Rachel! Roberta in D "Paulette" wrote in message ... I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael |
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the batting you have will be fine. I never use poly for anything, and I
never heard back from any parents that their baby's quilt was not holding up - I think it is a lot more likely the stitches will come lose or the fabric will wear out. Great news about your daughter. I hope she does not need the surgery, at least now when all she must want is to be with the baby!!! Paulette wrote: I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael -- Dr. Quilter Ambassador of Extraordinary Aliens http://community.webshots.com/user/mvignali (take the dog out before replying) |
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In article ,
"Paulette" wrote: I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? I've used Hobbs 80/20 in several baby quilts that have been washed innumerable times, and they're still going strong. OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Great news! I'm so glad to hear that, Paulette! Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael And both the quilt and Michael are really cute. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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Paulette I do not like poly for quilts I use cotton or wool like to quilt
with wool the best. poly may not hold up to a lot of washing. my father did a baby quilt for each of my kids and he used poly and well my daughters is starting to come apart. she is almost 13 years old and I had to wash it last week and I found that even thought the fabric was starting to show its wear the batting was so thin that you do not know that it is there. my lap throw that was made the same year that she was born is holding up just fine and it has cotton in it. Hope that this will help you make up your mind on quilt battings. Phyllis "Paulette" wrote in message ... I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael |
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Well, how wonderful. I was looking about here hoping for an update on your
daughter. As to a batting for our sweet new baby's quilt - you might just think about plain old well washed flannel. Much more flexible for bundling up a wee one. I assume you will be making many more quilts for this little darling. A new one every week might be a bit carried away but you can try to control yourself. We continue to thank God that they are doing well and we are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers. Polly "Sandy Foster" wrote in message ... In article , "Paulette" wrote: I am 2 elephants away from finishing the appliqué on my Noah's Ark quilt. I think I will quilt around each animal (about a quarter inch, do the planks on the ark, and then some waves around the ark area, then just cross hatch the rest. But I am so new at this, I am not sure what batting to select. I have some Hobbs heirloom (cotton), but have heard that a poly blend holds up better in baby quilts. All the fabrics are brushed cottons or flannels, so the quilt has nice texture (what happens when a child development specialist makes a quilt for the first grandchild). I don't want to ruin it now. Suggestions??? I've used Hobbs 80/20 in several baby quilts that have been washed innumerable times, and they're still going strong. OT: Rachael is stable. We are awaiting test results, but there have been no more heart failure incidents. You know, you are a STRONG group and I am sure the turn for the best rests on the prayers and warm thoughts of all you wonderful people. I wish I could better express my gratitude. Great news! I'm so glad to hear that, Paulette! Thank you, Paulette in WV Pics of said unfinished quilt can be seen at www.picturetrail.com use lashley in the box and go to the Quilts folder. I am also putting up yesterday's pics of Michael And both the quilt and Michael are really cute. -- Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas my ISP is earthlink.net -- put sfoster1(at) in front http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1 |
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