Wool Batting Question!
 

Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

(Asking for a friend!)

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Dannielle

"Dannielle" wrote in message
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Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

Probably depends on the brand.

I've switched to Hobbs Wool for all my personal quilts. No bearding
problems, does not need cheesecloth or any other device to hold it together.
It's washable, and a joy to work with. And when quilts are folded for long
periods, it springs right back (which is why I switched to Hobbs Wool)

I can't really recommend a place to buy it, as I buy bolts from my
wholesaler, but a quick Google search for "Hobbs Wool" will give you lots of
choices.

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Kathy A. (Woodland, CA)
longarm machine quilting, Queen of Fabric Tramps
http://www.kayneyquilting.com ,
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I haven't used it, but a friend loves Matilda's Wool Batting for hand
quilting. She washes the quilt in the machine with Orvis and has had no
problems.

Hancock's in Paducah has had good prices on it.

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BarbQuilts
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"Dannielle" wrote in message
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Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

(Asking for a friend!)

--
Dannielle

I USED to use the Matilda's Own Wool Batting, I say used to as I have
discovered that the Matilda's Own 100% COTTON Batting is far superior
to the wool.. Softer, no creases, easier to use etc.
My Quilts now have that feel to them that they never had before, and
finish SO much better.
N




On Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:49:56 GMT, "BarbQuilts"
wrote:

I haven't used it, but a friend loves Matilda's Wool Batting for hand
quilting. She washes the quilt in the machine with Orvis and has had no
problems.

Hancock's in Paducah has had good prices on it.

Dannielle wrote:
Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

(Asking for a friend!)

I ordered the Matilda's Own wool batting from King's Men Quilting and
was very pleased with the price and the service. You can find them here
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/batting/matildas.shtml

Judie in Penfield NY

I only use the hobbs wool, no bearding and it is washable in the
finished quilt. My quilts made with it are light and fluffy and holding
up well.

Christina

Judie wrote:

Dannielle wrote:

Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

(Asking for a friend!)

I ordered the Matilda's Own wool batting from King's Men Quilting and
was very pleased with the price and the service. You can find them here
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/batting/matildas.shtml

Judie in Penfield NY

See, I knew I liked you! :-)

Christina

Kathy Applebaum wrote:

"Dannielle" wrote in message
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Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?


Probably depends on the brand.

I've switched to Hobbs Wool for all my personal quilts. No bearding
problems, does not need cheesecloth or any other device to hold it together.
It's washable, and a joy to work with. And when quilts are folded for long
periods, it springs right back (which is why I switched to Hobbs Wool)

I can't really recommend a place to buy it, as I buy bolts from my
wholesaler, but a quick Google search for "Hobbs Wool" will give you lots of
choices.

Light and fluffy and wonderful to sleep under. Plus, if you sleep under one
of Christina's quilts, you get lots of hugs and kisses from the children. A
definite bonus. :-)

--
Wendy
http://griffinsflight.com/Quilting/quilt1.htm
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"NoMoreSpam" wrote in message
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I only use the hobbs wool, no bearding and it is washable in the
finished quilt. My quilts made with it are light and fluffy and holding
up well.

Christina

Judie wrote:

Dannielle wrote:

Ok, I remember seeing wool batting being talked about, and recently had
a
couple of good websites that people had bought wool batting from
before...but I can't find them! Help!

Does wool batting beard? Should it be finished with cheesecloth or
something? Any tips, hints or suggestions for us?

(Asking for a friend!)

I ordered the Matilda's Own wool batting from King's Men Quilting and
was very pleased with the price and the service. You can find them here
http://www.kmquiltingsupply.com/batting/matildas.shtml

Judie in Penfield NY

Hobbs Heirloom Wool, ordered from Hancock's of Paducah when on sale. I
have used it exclusively for about two years and I love it for
everything. It is soft and smooth and the needle drifts through it
without pressure or pain. It washes well, it drapes beautifully, and I
doubt that I will ever go back to anything else. I am a hand quilter.
RedQueen

sigh it does my heart good!

Christina

Judy Grevenites wrote:
Hobbs Heirloom Wool, ordered from Hancock's of Paducah when on sale. I
have used it exclusively for about two years and I love it for
everything. It is soft and smooth and the needle drifts through it
without pressure or pain. It washes well, it drapes beautifully, and I
doubt that I will ever go back to anything else. I am a hand quilter.
RedQueen