Question about Cotton Batting...

7 years ago

Recently I went to Joann's to stock up on batting sizes that I didn't have any left. They were out of the twin-sized 80/20 packaged batting that I normally buy. (Not sure if they have discontinued it.) So I bought a package of Pellon 100% cotton batting (twin) with needle punched stabilizing scrim. After checking online I see that this is a new Pellon item. In the years of quilting I have used the 100% cotton quite a few times in the past but I do not remember it being so linty! This thing is just shedding lint all over my quilt top. I will be so glad to finish binding it. Am I just not remembering or is this not normal? I know the last time I bought a cotton batting I spent a good deal on it at the LQS because it was a special quilt and it was wonderful to work with and not linty at all (Quilter's Dream.)

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loisflan
7 years ago
Rita, I've never used the Pellon product, but I've used several other brands and have never had the lint problem you describe. Sorry it's been such a problem for you.
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Char
7 years ago
I concur with Lois. I am partial to Warm & Natural or Warm & White and I have never had a linting problem. I also have never used Pellon batting, but I'm not sure I would try it now based on what you have experienced. Until you finish your project, maybe keep a large lint brush on hand to minimize the problem.
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7 years ago
Since I'm getting the feeling that this isn't normal from what you are posting so far, I decided to email them about it. I'll let you know if I get a reply and what they say. Man, I'm glad I'm almost finished binding this thing so that I don't have the stuff flying up my nose anymore! I'll take a photo of it when I finish, it's the one I'm doing for my invalid friend, the one with the Eiffel Tower panel in it.
toolgranny
7 years ago
That hasn't happened to me so thanks for a product review. I'll keep it in mind next time I buy batting.