kidding around

Comment by estea

July 12, 2007 @ 4:29 pm

as always, your color/fabric combos are magic. MAGIC I SAY.

not a clue on batting, just here to support

Comment by jen

July 12, 2007 @ 4:32 pm

I nearly always use Warm and Natural (or Warm and White) cotton batting on every quilt and quilted bag I make. It doesn’t shift, it washes wonderfully, and to me make the perfect weight blankets. Plus you don’t need to prewash it, it is all natural, and doesn’t come through stiching and pin holes like poly can. You can find it easily at places like Jo-Ann’s and Hancock’s, and online. Good luck, it is loverly!

Comment by Allison

July 12, 2007 @ 5:45 pm

Carol, that quilt top is gorgeous. Well done to you! I so want to make a quilt, but something keeps holding me back. I know I have to start with simple, but I’ve been looking at some very complex patterns. I want to start with one for Frankie’s cot for summer - you know, small sized and all. I suppose I just have to sit down and do it.

Comment by kirsten

July 12, 2007 @ 6:38 pm

have to pipe in here - use a THIN batting - i prefer warm and natural, too.

it’s looking great so far! congrats!

Comment by meg

July 13, 2007 @ 7:44 am

Look at that - you’re a quilter now! The style you’ve chosen for the top is one of my new favorites, for exactly the reasons you’ve mentioned; so fun, and yours looks great.

I’ve had good success with the Soft n Bright needle-punched poly-bat that the Warm n Natural company makes. They sell it by the yard at JoAnn’s.

Comment by erin

July 13, 2007 @ 7:54 am

carol, it looks great! on the bend the rules flickr group, amy says she uses the warm and natural, too. can’t wait to see number 2!

Comment by beki

July 13, 2007 @ 10:39 am

Love the strips!

Comment by Paula

July 13, 2007 @ 5:44 pm

They have Warm and Natural at Hobby Lobby too.

Nice quilt, Carol!

Comment by Jeff

July 14, 2007 @ 12:45 pm

Beautiful quilt! I love the color combos.

Comment by Stacy

July 14, 2007 @ 3:06 pm

Love the quilt top. I’ve got all the fabric picked out for a couple of quilts for my kids to be made in the same style. I’ve been wondering about batting, too. Thanks for putting the question out there. I’ve been a lurker for a while and enjoy reading your blog. Can’t wait to see how the quilts progress. Good luck!

Comment by molly

July 17, 2007 @ 9:23 am

it looks beautiful, carol. Ugh, all this quilt love around blogland….I need to jump in and try my hand at this! I can’t wait to see the finished quilt. Have you picked the fabric for the underside yet?