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
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.
It is a bed covering knitted in a lacy pattern from a type of cotton warp yarn.