tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post7272225581270094818..comments2024-01-11T13:58:58.323-06:00Comments on The Tulip Patch: Batting Battle: Hobbs 80/20 vs Warm & WhiteUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-42059858000020366742011-10-11T08:18:11.809-05:002011-10-11T08:18:11.809-05:00I too am a fan of Warm products, especially for sm...I too am a fan of Warm products, especially for small projects that I can quilt at home. I had a large quilt that I was going to quilt on a long arm machine (I rented time on one at a local quilt shop), so off I went to a large fabric store, coupon in hand and purchased a packaged batt, alleged to be an 80/20 blend. It did not behave as well as Hobbs. It was not consistent in weight, some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-61771482241823452792011-10-07T00:49:56.773-05:002011-10-07T00:49:56.773-05:00We're pretty sunk for quilt batt here in Canad...We're pretty sunk for quilt batt here in Canada so I generally order online from hancock's whenever they have free shipping. The last time I bought warm & natural locally it was $40 a yard!Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909312890664785719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-37598115382980643822011-09-25T10:13:40.671-05:002011-09-25T10:13:40.671-05:00Where do you purchase the Hobbs batting? I'm ...Where do you purchase the Hobbs batting? I'm also in Alabama and would like to try this out soon.Tonnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06063961937690623877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-32191328624892541232011-09-15T16:37:26.595-05:002011-09-15T16:37:26.595-05:00Do you need a big piece for your tests? I might h...Do you need a big piece for your tests? I might have some scraps of Dream Orient that I could share. It is my new favorite...to sleep under or cuddle with.Cindy Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694393041670847676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-2582476252910228072011-09-13T13:41:10.403-05:002011-09-13T13:41:10.403-05:00Sorry, I got Warm & Natural, not Warm & Wh...Sorry, I got Warm & Natural, not Warm & White. Just wanted to clarify.EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173742152462063273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-21399944967950645092011-09-13T13:34:56.999-05:002011-09-13T13:34:56.999-05:00That's funny - I just went the opposite way! ...That's funny - I just went the opposite way! I've always bought the packaged 80/20 because it's mostly cotton and it's often on sale. But when I went to buy for the quilt I'm currently quilting, the by-the-yard battings were on sale. I was buying other stuff so my 40% off coupon got used up on fabric. But the warm & white wound up being slightly less expensive and I EGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14173742152462063273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-722139524346370972011-09-11T10:03:46.244-05:002011-09-11T10:03:46.244-05:00Love the experiment - thank you. I too use both b...Love the experiment - thank you. I too use both but mainly the 80/20.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-58786006633828677122011-09-10T23:49:27.978-05:002011-09-10T23:49:27.978-05:00I'm a Warm and Natural snob myself, but I'...I'm a Warm and Natural snob myself, but I've been using it since I was a teenager. I've tried the 80/20 cotton/polyester blends, but didn't care for the feel. However, with that being said, I may have to try the Hobbs on a future project, if for no other reason, the price!Cory Blystonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06317669830623645043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-71799735225175361092011-09-10T11:43:40.970-05:002011-09-10T11:43:40.970-05:00I am a Warm and Natural lover but a friend just ma...I am a Warm and Natural lover but a friend just mailed me a large piece of Hobbs. She is a long armer and has extra so she sent me some to try. I haven't quilted with it but it seems usable. The only regret is that I like heavy quilts but I guess I don't need to make it that way for everyone. Especially when mostly I do wall and table decor.Miss Hillbillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13422851284570747539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-14920976629627763052011-09-09T23:44:26.333-05:002011-09-09T23:44:26.333-05:00Warm and Natural has been my "go-to" bat...Warm and Natural has been my "go-to" batting. I love the way it quilts up and the slightly crinkled look my quilts take after washing. I've just tried "Thermore" after a friend recommended it and I like that one too, though it is lighter weight. Thanks for your thorough comparison.MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819236820026736319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-73221459329821677922011-09-09T20:39:54.238-05:002011-09-09T20:39:54.238-05:00Mary, my very, very favorite is Quilters' Drea...Mary, my very, very favorite is Quilters' Dream Request--that's because I love, love old antique quilts with thin batting. It does cost more so I use it in special quilts. I also like Mountain Mist Rose (I almost called it Lilly), which also gives the antique look and shows off the quilting.<br />Our prayer-quilting group uses Warm'n'Natural, which was may favorite years ago, Dora, the Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043451474748191494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-25678685990848249832011-09-09T19:35:47.103-05:002011-09-09T19:35:47.103-05:00So I just finished a quilt with Moda's Bamboo ...So I just finished a quilt with Moda's Bamboo batting. It felt SOOO incredibly soft when I took it out of the package, but not much different than anything else when the quilt was washed a dried. I think I'll try some Hobbs, too!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17041761241007057305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-28520981184413617142011-09-09T16:48:13.547-05:002011-09-09T16:48:13.547-05:00Loved the post. Thanks!Loved the post. Thanks!BillieBee (billiemick)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12962933031675452865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-37137759127348167962011-09-09T13:07:30.931-05:002011-09-09T13:07:30.931-05:00Have you tried any of the new bamboo or cotton bam...Have you tried any of the new bamboo or cotton bamboo battings? I haven't used it before and I have wondered how it works us. I think I am going to try a 50/50 cotton/bamboo for my next project and give it a whirl.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504359962027066796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-27288564401006253972011-09-09T12:48:37.651-05:002011-09-09T12:48:37.651-05:00I can often get W&N/W&W at 50% off, too - ...I can often get W&N/W&W at 50% off, too - but it's still more expensive. It happens a couple time a year, but I buy by the bolt and a bolt lasts me around 2 years.<br /><br />I don't buy batting I can't get on a roll - I find that I have so many more odd-sized batting scraps when I use from a specific sized batt than when I can just keep cutting from the same roll.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719065818056464495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-25040602027002697192011-09-09T12:34:54.615-05:002011-09-09T12:34:54.615-05:00Thanks for the full review! I havent tried the Ho...Thanks for the full review! I havent tried the Hobbs before, but now if I see it I might be more inclined to try it :-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-48031579847781558272011-09-09T11:56:37.102-05:002011-09-09T11:56:37.102-05:00Mary, thank you so much for sharing the results of...Mary, thank you so much for sharing the results of your experiment! I have only sewn with W & W, but this gives me the encouragement I needed to give Hobbs a try. I have thought about it while in the fabric store, but been afraid to invest in something I didn't know much about. Thank you for the money I will save in the future!!Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628636633577830988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-2560052271311518532011-09-09T09:42:53.921-05:002011-09-09T09:42:53.921-05:00Thanks for the comparison. The only batting I hav...Thanks for the comparison. The only batting I have tried thus far was some synthetic stuff for some mug rugs (and I think a bag project that has long since disappeared, unfinished). I am, however, about to venture up to my local fabric shop to see what exactly their few rolls of batting are made of. And probably pick myself up off the floor at the price. They don't do sales here (barring Katy Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04374079358515448439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-82286845749156513422011-09-09T09:11:43.686-05:002011-09-09T09:11:43.686-05:00Great comparison! My go to batting is always cotto...Great comparison! My go to batting is always cotton. I adore the feel of the cotton. It's just so soft and cuddly. I have also tried the bamboo batting. It is nice too but a little stiffer but, boy, is it warm!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17286394726415385255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-44299917798768230562011-09-09T08:57:01.118-05:002011-09-09T08:57:01.118-05:00Great review and comparison! I will try the Hobbs....Great review and comparison! I will try the Hobbs. Half the price means more $$$ for fabric!<br />Thanks for this info.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343427788952580851.post-73775619685955870302011-09-09T08:33:34.181-05:002011-09-09T08:33:34.181-05:00Love your comparison process.
I've used both....Love your comparison process.<br /><br />I've used both....<br /><br />You can deal with the Krinkles made in packaged batting by sticking it in the dryer for a few minutes. It will get the folds out and really fluff the batting up. This works on 100% poly too (ick). <br /><br />I find that I like different batting for different projects. My best quilts, I put my favorite batting in....Cindy Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694393041670847676noreply@blogger.com