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    on batting/wadding? I've been using Warm and Natural (100% cotton) but have been looking at 80%cotton/20% polyester (Hobbs Heirloom) and wondering if there was much difference or an advantage one over the other. Thanks peeps.

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    I use Hobbs 80/20 for everything. It handles nicely. JCY
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    I have only used the Warm and Natural, creature of habit I suppose.

    You were very daring with your thread title... LOL, never know what opinion you will get, I am sure everyone has one about one thing or another.
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    My preference is Warm & Natural because you can quilt up to 10" apart.

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    Hobbs Heirloom for me. Once I found it I never went back to using Warm and Natural. Buy one! You'll see!
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    I like them both but you do have to quilt more closely with the Hobbs 80/20. I also think it is slightly loftier, very slightly.

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    Unfortunately the warm & white and the warm & natural are not 100% cotton. Label says 87.5%. After I use up the bolt I bought I might try something else. I did find a package that was 50% cotton and 50% bamboo. It was nice.
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    I've been using Dream Green. It's made from recycled water bottles. The color is green, but that's not an issue for me. And you can quilt up to 12" part.

    I like it, have used it in 4 quilts so far and haven't had any issues.

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    I've used both 100% cotton & 80/20 polyester. I've also used the Dream Green. I have to say I haven't noticed much difference in the finished quilts, other than the shrinkage factor. Since I like the crinkly look I don't care if there is some shrinkage.
    I've used the Hobbs wool batting too, love that for winter quilts.. Quilts easily on my LA & doesn't shrink too much in the wash.
    I'd say experiment with different batting a to see how they turn out & make notes about what you like & don't like for future reference.
    I think the batting you use depends on the look your going for & how heavily you plan to quilt it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mspepper View Post
    I have only used the Warm and Natural, creature of habit I suppose.

    You were very daring with your thread title... LOL, never know what opinion you will get, I am sure everyone has one about one thing or another.
    Lisa you are right but if you want an opinion on something this is the place to come Thanks all - I shall mark, learn and inwardly digest.

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