We frequently get calls from customers when placing orders that will say, “I would like to order the Dream Cotton in the pink label” or “what’s the one I always get that has the blue label?”
These customers are simply referring to the loft/weight they prefer in a particular line of Quilters Dream Batting carried. In an previous blog- A Good Foundation ,we explained the importance of choosing the right batting or foundation for your quilt. Now we will go into a little more detail as to why you may want to also consider which loft will be perfect for your special project!
Request™: Thinnest Loft- Blue Label
Lightweight and consistent, Request™ was developed especially for hand quilters who love this weight and rave that it is a ‘dream’ to quilt through. It is ideal for micro-stitching, and has an exceptional drape. Also very good for short arm machine quilting. The Request loft was not developed for use on longarm machines; however, many longarm quilters love the soft drapey effect and successfully use the Request™ by ‘floating the top'. Are you not sure what that means? Click here!
Perfect for: Warm climates, antique restorations, lightweight summer quilts, table runners and wearable’s.
Available in: Dream Cotton (Natural/White), Dream Poly (White/Black), Dream Angel and Dream Fusion (Natural Cotton)
Hand Quilting: Recommend
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommended (With floating the top)
Select ™: Mid Loft- Pink label
(with a few exceptions)
(with a few exceptions)
Our most popular loft, Select™ is versatile as it is great for hand quilting as well as long and short arm machine quilting. Wonderful mid-weight imparts a very nice definition to your quilting while keeping a soft, lovely drape.
Perfect for: All quilted projects, especially medium weight quilts, wearables and wall hangings.
Available in: Dream Cotton (Natural/ White), Dream Poly (White/Black), Dream Angel, Dream Fusion (Natural Cotton/ Poly White), Dream Blend, Dream Green, Dream Orient
Hand Quilting: Recommend
(Except for Blend, Poly Fusion & Cotton Fusion)
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommend Deluxe™: High Loft- Purple Label
A wonderful heavy yet drapeable batt. Provides extra warmth and volume offering extra emphasis to your quilting.
Perfect for: Show quilts, wall hangings, cold climate quilts, bags, and craft projects.
Available in: Dream Cotton (Natural/White), Dream Poly (White)
Hand Quilting: NOT Recommended
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommend
Supreme™: Highest Loft- Yellow Label
This hefty dense batt has a full ½ pound of cotton per square yard! Used by machine quilters for show quilts and special projects requiring thickness, weight & volume.
Perfect for: Kitchen crafts, ironing boards cover, craft projects, or extra warm heavy quilts.
Available in: Dream Cotton
Hand Quilting: NOT Recommended
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommend
Dream Wool™: Blue label with the little sheep
A light airy batting of approximately ¼ + inch of loft that flattens down nicely while hand or machine quilting. Although light weight, Dream Wool imparts excellent definition to your stitches. The curly wool fibers will give extra texture to beautifully accentuate your quilting designs while remaining soft and cozy. Resistant to creases and folds.
Perfect for: Heirloom quilts, show quilts, stitch definition - very functional for all seasons.
Hand Quilting: Recommend
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommend
Dream Puff™: Blue label with the little ducks
Dream Puff is light as a feather yet 1.5 times warmer than down and 2 times warmer than most high loft polyesters. 1/3+ inch loft imparts volume and definition, yet is very soft and drapeable. For those special 'puffy' quilts, Puff will layer easily for sumptuous loft. We have heard from many quilters who love to layer the Dream Puff™ with Dream Poly Select™ for extra warmth, volume, and definition.
Perfect for: Trapunto, wearables, t-shirt quilts, & light lofty quilts.
Hand Quilting: Recommend
Short Arm Machine: Recommend
Longarm Machine: Recommend
Which would be the best batting choice for making pot holders? Would it be two layers of Deluxe cotton? Could you use one layer of Supreme cotton?
ReplyDeleteUsing two layers of the Cotton Supreme would give you 1 pound of cotton per square yard. Cotton has a natural thermal value so using this option would make a great insulator!
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