Which batting?

[ANNE E.]

Hi,
I am about to make a quilted curtain for my daughters front door measuring 3' x 6' 8" we have bought the fabric and need some batting (not too heavy) and one that can be washed if needed.
It will just be a single length of fabric, batting and backing which I will quilt.
I am going to put rings at the top for hanging onto hooks and then it can be taken down in the summer.
I would appreciate any ideas on the sort of batting I should use.
Anne 1

[ANNE E.]

The Warm Company (which makes Warm and Natural quilt batting, Steam-a-seam, etc.) makes a product called Warm Window which is basically a batting and backing specifically made for insulating window shades. I've used it to make several roman-style shades and have been very pleased. Here's a link: http://www.warmcompany.com/wwpage.html

~Lynn in Wisconsin

[Margo C.]

I wasn't aware of that product! Thanks Lynn for the link!

[Margo C.]

Glad to have something to offer for a change, normally I'm absorbing everyone else's advice and experience!

[ANNE E.]

Hi Lynn,
Many thanks for your advice on "Warm Window by Warm & White" unfortunatly I can't find for sale in the U.K where I live, although we can get W&W products here I haven't been able to get the Warm Window however I will keep on trying.
Many thanks
Anne

[ANNE E.]

If you are in the UK the product you are looking for is called 'domette' and is used for interlining curtains. If you are unable to find it at your nearest curtain fabric shop you could try here http://www.whaleys-bradford.ltd.uk/p...?productID=222 they have it in white, natural and black. As well as a whole heap of other wonderful fabric supplies.

[ANNE E.]

Thanks Rosemary,
I could probably get that at John Lewis in Kingston Surrey I'm about a 1/2 hour drive from there and they have a large J.L and I never need an excuse to visit J.L my favourite shop .
Thanks again
Anne

[Rita C.]

by SpiritsFold » Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:25 pm

Glad to have something to offer for a change, normally I'm absorbing everyone else's advice and experience!

[Rita C.]

"by SpiritsFold » Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:25 pm

Glad to have something to offer for a change, normally I'm absorbing everyone else's advice and experience!"


Probably comes with the territory when you are a cat! I have a question for you - do you find it easier to quilt with your front paws or hind legs? :lol:

[Rita C.]

:lol:

[Hannelore N.]

Whaley's are great, but be warned: Their shipping charges are high and they are not exactly fast to send stuff. But I love using them for fabrics that are ready to be dyed. They have a very good variety of those.

[Norma H.]

Whaley's are great, but be warned: Their shipping charges are high and they are not exactly fast to send stuff. But I love using them for fabrics that are ready to be dyed. They have a very good variety of those.

Thanks for mentioning that. I'm still looking for "the perfect fabric"

[Norma H.]

"by SpiritsFold » Sat Sep 24, 2011 2:25 pm

Glad to have something to offer for a change, normally I'm absorbing everyone else's advice and experience!"


Probably comes with the territory when you are a cat! I have a question for you - do you find it easier to quilt with your front paws or hind legs? :lol:

Having four paws and a tail can be an enormous asset when two hands just aren't enough! :wink:

[Rita C.]

:lol: Too true :!:

[Hannelore N.]

I have asked Guinness who is right now curled up right next to me. Her comment is: "Why should I quilt when the one who feeds me and provides soft quilted resting places all over the house?? I let quilt. I'm the boss here!"