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How do you make a quilt heavy? or How do you make a heavy quilt?

I want to make a quilt, but I want it to be heavy. I have thought of using heavy fabrics, but I want it to be heavy as well as warm. Any ideas or suggestions on how I should go about making a heavy quilt that will keep me warm as well? A particular type of batting maybe? Certain types of fabrics? Thanks all!

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you make a quilt out of whatever fabrics you want and then you put a sheet on the other end and kind of turn it into a duvet cover and put a duvet in it x
Use heavier fabrics (flannels, heavy cotton) and add batting in the middle. Not sure if there are different types of batting, but if they're all the same, you can always add 2 layers. Also, to keep the batting in place, make sure you sew it in so it doesn't slide around. You can do this just by adding a stitch here and there to keep it in place.
Batting comes in several different shapes and types. High loft batting is thicker and will make a “poofier,” warmer quilt. Low loft batting is thinner and may be easier to quilt, but it won't be as warm.
The type and amount of batting you put in the middle will determine the warmth of the quilt. You can also us flannel for the backing to make it warmer. The thicker the batting between the two layers, the warmer the quilt. Make sure you quilt the two pieces of fabric together with the batting in between so that the batting stays in place.
Do you really want a "heavier" quilt, or just a warmer one? If you really want heavy, be aware that many things you might want to use would also be stiffer than using something fluffier (and won't settle in around you, leaving air pockets near your body). A thick and full polyester batting would give you more "weight," but for even more weight you could use heavier fabrics for the top or the backing (or even for the "batting") like denim, flannel, etc... or you could even use some kind of blanket for one of those parts. Otoh, if you just want more warmth and don't'want the result to be too stiff, use a thicker polyester batting, or even a "down" comforter (some down comforters are sold for using as is, some are sold with "bare" muslin and intended to be surrounded with a duvet cover). You don't have to technically "quilt" quilts like either of those btw, and it would be difficult to do on the thicker ones anyway. Generally the layers are just "tied" together in several places to keep the insides from shifting too much (though down duvets don't even do that)... if you tie a quilt that has used polyester batting, you will have to use *more* ties though than if you'd used something that really won't come apart (like a pre-made blanket, etc., made from fleece or anything). You may also want to tie "down comforters" which are actually made from "micronized fiber" which isn't really down... though many comforters may also come with previously-sewed sections (square or wave shapes, etc.) in them so the filler won't bunch up too much. HTH, Diane B.
my grandmother used to use wool blankets for batting. That made them very warm and very heavy. I prefer to use Warm and Natural batting. It's comes in different hefts. That always makes the warmest quilts! Plus, it's 100% cotton so it shrinks nicely and really shows of the quilting!
If you use heavier fabrics and or hi loft batting or multiple layers of batting, it will be very difficult to quilt, especially hand quilting. But even machine quilting will be hard -- wrestling all that weight and thickness under the sewing machine. You would be better off tying which I call a comforter. In my opinion, the quilting stitches is what makes it a quilt. If you are looking for warmer, got to a quilt specialty shop and get wool batting. You can also use flannel for the backing. This adds even more warmth but flannel is a difficult fabric to use for quilts. Be sure to buy good quality flannel and wash it several times as flannel shrinks and shrinks.
Denim Fray-Edge Quilts http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_qlt/article/0,1805,HGTV_3876_1729220,00.html this would be heavy and warm
For heavy and warm the cheapest and easiest way---good ole Blue Jeans. Make a Blue Jean rag quilt (easy easy) or make a Blue Jean top and add an additional layer of batting. Good to recycle too!! Cotton Battings are "thin" but warm--and they breathe so you are warm but not sweaty. Wool Batting is very very good BUT easily shrink and expensive. Polyester Battings are warm but light weight--they are Poofy but will hold moisture so they might make you sweat. I personally would prefer multiple layers of the cotton--I suggest Warm and Natural--you can get it on a great sale at a JoAnn Fabrics quite often!!