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    Grace38 is offline Senior Member
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    I ordered batting from Missouri Star....Hobbs Heirloom Premium blend batting (80/20). I want to use it for the baby quilt I am making. It seems to be thin. Will that be o.k or do I double it to make it thicker. I need help.

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    Sandy Navas's Avatar Sandy Navas is offline Senior Member
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    Grace, unless you live in the Arctic I don't see any problem using that batting in a baby quilt. If you are wanting something with more 'fluff' to it you may want to look at a polyester with a higher loft. Look at this site for some descriptions that will help you:

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    That batting is fine in a single layer. I have a quilt that I sent to MSQC to be quilted and that is what they used. Once it was washed it was pretty much the same as Warm and White.
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    I am using a low loft batting in all the baby quilts I am making for the hospital. I think it will be fine. It is also easier to machine quilt than a higher loft batting.
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    Thank you.. I am so glad that I am on this forum as everyone always answers back quickly.

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    Last edited by Grace38; June 3rd, 2012 at 02:47 PM.

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    Grace,

    A single layer will work fine for your baby quilt. The batting is lightweight but warm. Barb

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