Depends on how heavy the blanket or quilt is. But generally cotton is considered to be a cooler fabric as it "breathes". Vellux is a synthetic fabric that tends to hold body heat.
Most likely a blanket but it depends on what kind of material the blanket/quilt is made out of.
A quilt is a handmade blanket. "My grandmother gave me her favorite quilt last year."
A blanket because it is cosy and all
The main thing that people purchase from a quilt shop, is a quilt. A quilt is a blanket made out of patches of designs. They are very unique and can fold into a pillow.
Wadding is a term for the stuffing that goes inside the quilt. Wadding, batting and padding are sometimes used interchangeably; other times, wadding refers more specifically to a dense wool or mixed fiber blanket used in place of the more popular cotton batting.
A typical crib quilt is about 35" x 56" (89cm x 142cm).
I am assuming a notion to quilt. If you heard someone say they have a notion to quilt that could mean that they are wanting to make quilts, or want to start quilting etc. A quilting notion is something used in the creation of making a quilt. Threads, rulers, templates, making pens, etc are considered a quilting notion.
Quilt covers are typically made from cotton or a cotton blend. They are available in a wide choice of patterns and colors. You can choose from a wide selection of what will fit your needs.
quilt, cover, rug, sheet, coat, layer, cloak, mantle, carpet
quilt, cover, rug, sheet, coat, layer, cloak, mantle, carpet
It is a bed covering knitted in a lacy pattern from a type of cotton warp yarn.
Some people call quilts, blankets. But a quilt means that there is a top and a back with batting in between the 2 layers. They are quilted ( sewn ) together, or tied together, holding the batting in place. A blanket is usually one layer of fabric.