New Batting - Silky Wool

Posted by Pati Cook on August 4, 2006, 2:13 am

Hobbs is coming out with a new Silk batting. From what I have read, it
is another Harriet Hargrave tested and approved batt, bonded to make it
easier to handle and retard bearding. Have always wanted to so
something with a silk batting and may just have to plan something to use
this one. I also like the hand and feel of the Hobbs wool batting.

Pati, in Phx

Jan wrote:

> I don't know how Matilda's wool washes,(I but Quilters' Dream has a wool

> that is just WONDERFUL... and it can be aundered etc.

> http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/dreamwool.htm gives the details...

> and remember... wool is more reistant to flame than cotton... ;-) I've

> always heard wonderful things about Matilda's Wool so I'll look forward

> to hearing about the new mixes too ;-)

Posted by Cats on August 5, 2006, 3:48 am

The MO Silky Wool is needle punched rather than bonded - so
soft!! Can't wait to get the other blends.

If anyone is really interested I might be persuaded to cut
some sample pieces off whatever I buy. Depending on price I
want to try one of each of the new blends. Sorry but as it
is a bit pricy the pieces would have to be small - maybe
only about 6-8" but enough to get the feel of the batt. I
will post when they arrive.

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: Hobbs is coming out with a new Silk batting. From what I
have read, it
: is another Harriet Hargrave tested and approved batt,
bonded to make it
: easier to handle and retard bearding. Have always wanted
to so
: something with a silk batting and may just have to plan
something to use
: this one. I also like the hand and feel of the Hobbs wool
batting.
:
: Pati, in Phx
:
: Jan wrote:
: > I don't know how Matilda's wool washes,(I but Quilters'
Dream has a wool
: > that is just WONDERFUL... and it can be aundered etc.
: > http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/dreamwool.htm gives
the details...
: > and remember... wool is more reistant to flame than
cotton... ;-) I've
: > always heard wonderful things about Matilda's Wool so
I'll look forward
: > to hearing about the new mixes too ;-)
: >

Posted by Cats on August 8, 2006, 6:28 am

The Batts are out tonight! (spooky music)

My silky wool, wool/mohair and wool/alpaca batts arrived
(overnight delivery to here, free post within Oz for an
order over a set value ($150?)) and they are all just
gorgeous. Maree also sent me a sample of the wool/cotton
blend and that is also very nice. I like it better than the
wool/poly blend - much better drape.

The silky wool is just to die for. But at $112AUS for a QS
(240X275cm) batt a bit pricey for everyday projects.
However, as a batt that size would make maybe 4 or 6 small
baby quilts I would consider them for special gifts. And if
you take off the cost of a "normal" batt and then consider
the additional cost as a proportion of the total cost of a
quilt - well, not so terribly expensive really, just not for
quilts to be dragged around on the floor by kids watching
TV. I want to try it in some quilted jackets.

The wool/mohair seems to have a higher loft (haven't left
one out to "rest" yet) and is very soft and light as you
might expect from mohair. At $70AUS per QS batt it is not
really that much more expensive that wool/poly and certainly
more affordable than silky wool.

The wool/alpaca feels heavier and is possibly one of the
warmest batts on the market. It has a denser feel to it but
was easy to slide a needle through and is the same price as
the wool/mohair. Again, haven't "rested" one yet but the
loft seems about the same as wool/poly, maybe a tad higher.

I haven't used any of these yet, but I am looking forward to
seeing what they are like to wash.

Maree at OzQuilts has been wonderful and if any of the
Aussies/Kiwis are interested I can recommend the site
highly - a new business that offers excellent service,
knowledgable personal attention, and is willing to order in
just about anything you could ask for absolutely NAYY
http://www.ozquilts.com.au/xcart/home.php
You might have to search on "silky", "mohair" and "alpaca"
to see the batts - she is still adding to the web site.
Email queries are answered quickly.

Postage might be an issue for "foreigners" but as the
batting is not heavy you might like to try what we use
Downunder. National pride aside, I would pick these batts
against anything I have used in the past 30 years.

If anyone is seriously interested, email me. Forgive the
seeming meanest of the offer but I only got one of each batt
for myself so samples would be about 6"
X 8" from a strip down one side.

Now all I have to do is convince Poddy, Boof and Donut
(feline QIs) that the new batts have not been brought into
the house as cat beds!!
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: The MO Silky Wool is needle punched rather than bonded -
so
: soft!! Can't wait to get the other blends.
:
: If anyone is really interested I might be persuaded to cut
: some sample pieces off whatever I buy. Depending on price
I
: want to try one of each of the new blends. Sorry but as
it
: is a bit pricy the pieces would have to be small - maybe
: only about 6-8" but enough to get the feel of the batt. I
: will post when they arrive.
:
: --
:
: Cheryl & the Cats
: _ _ _ _ _ _
: ( > Y < ) ( > Y < ) ( > Y < )
: ~ ~ ~
: Enness Boofhead Donut
: Now in hibernation with a wake-up call for Spring!
: http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest
: catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau
:
:
:
:
:: Hobbs is coming out with a new Silk batting. From what I
: have read, it
:: is another Harriet Hargrave tested and approved batt,
: bonded to make it
:: easier to handle and retard bearding. Have always
wanted
: to so
:: something with a silk batting and may just have to plan
: something to use
:: this one. I also like the hand and feel of the Hobbs
wool
: batting.
::
:: Pati, in Phx
::
:: Jan wrote:
:: > I don't know how Matilda's wool washes,(I but Quilters'
: Dream has a wool
:: > that is just WONDERFUL... and it can be aundered etc.
:: > http://www.quiltersdreambatting.com/dreamwool.htm gives
: the details...
:: > and remember... wool is more reistant to flame than
: cotton... ;-) I've
:: > always heard wonderful things about Matilda's Wool so
: I'll look forward
:: > to hearing about the new mixes too ;-)
:: >
:
:

Posted by Sandy Foster on August 8, 2006, 9:08 am

wrote:

> The Batts are out tonight! (spooky music)

They sound luscious, Cheryl! <drooling> Maybe we'll get something
similar here soon. :)
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http://home.earthlink.net/~sfoster1

AKA Dame Sandy, Minister of Education

Posted by Cats on August 2, 2006, 11:59 pm

Apologies - the Silky Wool QS batt is on special at $60
each.

And they have wool/alpaca and wool/mohair blends too!!

--

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: As you may have noticed in the past I am a BIG fan of wool
: batting.
:
: Well, I just got a sample of a new batting from Matilda's
: Own (Australian mfg) of a Silky Wool batting (60/40 blend
of
: wool and silk). This stuff is only just released last
: month, and it's gorgeous! If anyone is into making
quilted
: jackets or a really special baby quilt, etc - this is so
: soft and it has a fabulous drape.
:
: At AUS$29.95 per metre (about 40") for 240cm/96" wide it
is
: not cheap, but well worth it for a special project. The
: supplier who sent me this sample has an introductory offer
: of a QS batt (240X275cm/96"X110") for $40 but I can't
: imagine they will last long at that price.
:
: If it makes it over to the States it will probably be
: cheaper (don't get me started on local tax issues!) so if
: you are looking for something a bit special keep an eye
out
: for it.
:
: NAYY - but I am definitely gonna try some of this stuff!!
:
: --
:
: Cheryl & the Cats
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: Now in hibernation with a wake-up call for Spring!
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:
:
:
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