We just got back yesterday, and got internet today. I use polyester batting. The children's hospital here in eastern Ontario prefers it, as it is light, warm, and hypo-allergetic. In Fla., everyone prefers cotton. When there is a scrim layer on it, l put that closest to backing.If you don' t like poly, and find wool too expensive, a cotton/ polyester blend works well...toss in dryer on warm/ delicate for 20 min. I' ve had excellent results with cotton as batting and minkie fleece as backing. That combo can be quilted on domestic if you spray baste the sandwich. On a frame, take care not to stretch backing at all. As to brand, l use what l find at a decent price, as long as it' s a known brand.

Hi, Mary :-)), l think you need to update your profile. You've obviôusly been very busy since theñ.

Hi Mary, here is a picture of my modified Yuletide Magic quilt.  I never finished quilting it because I wasn't happy with the quilting and have decided to rip it all out... one day :)