I usually use a cotton batting but have seen an advert for these at very good prices from a UK supplier. Has anyone used them?
Hobbs Tuscany Silk Wadding 90% Silk 10% Polyester Resin-Bonded Ref: TS45120
Tuscany Silk quilt wadding is made from a very fine, pure imported silk. It is then carded and resin bonded to help retard bearding (fibre migration) and allowing the batting to be handled like a blanket. It can be quilted 4" apart and hand washed in tepid water and laid out to dry flat. It will likely shrink approximately 5%. Silk being a natural fibre breathes and quilts magnificently by hand or machine. Recommended by Harriet Hargrave
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hobbs Tuscany 100% Wool Wadding Resin-Bonded Ref: TW45120
Tuscany Wool wadding is made with the very best superwash wool which eliminates most or all of the shrinkage. It is then carded and resin bonded to help retard bearding. Tuscany wool batting provides superb insulation and the fibre breathes allowing excess heat to dispense away from the body. It can be quilted up to 4'' apart and is washable. We recommend washing in tepid water by hand and laying out flat to dry. It hand quilts like a dream and is wonderful for machine quilters as well. Recommended by Harriet Hargrave