Anne gave me a piece of wool batting to try. My angst with wool is the washing and drying. The Jay family do not have a big backyard so lying it flat on the ground is not feasible. I finally picked up the batting and two pieces of fabric, and a beautiful King Tut thread and headed downstairs. This little piece of fabric was given to me and as it has grey cats on it playing with yarn I knew it better stay in our house.
I spent about an hour doodling with free motion trying different things. It's a great way to practice. Circles are always my downfall. I should do this more often.
In the next couple of photos you can see the loft of the wool batting. I was told this would happen.
I just kept going until I was at the end of the fabric. It measures about 18 x 20.......large enough for Misty to lay on in the living-room window next winter.
The machine loved this batting. It needles beautifully and the stitches are even on both the front and the back. No skipping at all.
I found a beautiful green fabric in the stash basket and cut two strips to fit around the piece. 
The actual purpose of this was the washing and drying of it. I have to check with Anne what batting this was before I do anything dumb.
I have purchased the batting for Taylor's quilt. 
If you are in doubt as to what to buy ask at your favourite store, do a little research online and read the labels. I have found over the years, that all quilt batting packaging tells the story of what is inside.
