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    lightweight batting

    I would like to know what is the best , lightest weight batting to use in bed quilts for senior citizens. They have trouble lifting quilts with the 80/20 batting and polyester is so hot! I have some silk batting but that's pretty expensive stuff. Any suggestions???? BTRANLO

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    I would use Quilter's Dream Cotton in the Request Loft. You may need to ask your LQS to order some for you as they usually stock the heavier lofts.

    http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/user-guide.htm


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      #3
      What about 'Thermore' from Hobbs? It's thin and very light. It's intended for use in garments, but it works really well in quilts that need to be light. It's 100% polyester, non-allergenic. machine and hand washable.
      From the edge of Sherwood Forest, home of Robin Hood

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        #4
        Maybe you need no batting at all, or just a layer or two of flannel. Flannel shrinks more than cotton, though. I would wash it at least two times before you use it.

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          #5
          Check out Quilters Dream Orient, it's so yummy to the touch! Light, breathable, silk/bamboo blend.

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            #6
            I would suggest wool. It's light weight, and has lovely thermal properties. it's warm and cool, somewhat like silk but a lot cheaper. It also has good loft so shows quilting well and resists creasing.

            Ferret

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              #7
              How about skipping the batting altogether, as has already been suggested, but backing the quilt with a layer of fleece? Not only is it light, warm and cuddly, it tends not to move around too much either.

              From Dorset, England

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                #8
                I do love the wool batting. I get muscle spasms from too much weight so the wool is light and comfortable.

                From Dorset, England

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                  #9
                  Yup, I would definitely suggest wool as well, Hobbs Heirloom and Quilters Dream are both machine washable.

                  From Dorset, England

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