The Batting Most Quilters End Up Coming Back To – Morning with Corey

Every quilter goes through the same journey.

You try different lofts. Different brands. 100% cotton. Polyester. Blends.

You experiment, learn what you like, and figure out what works for your projects.

And somewhere along the way, a lot of quilters discover Hobbs 80/20.

Not because it's trendy. Not because it's new.

Because it consistently delivers.

Hobbs 80/20 batting

Why Quilters Keep Coming Back

  • ✓ Soft cotton feel
  • ✓ Excellent stitch definition
  • ✓ Easy to quilt
  • ✓ Durable enough for everyday use
  • ✓ Works beautifully across countless project types

It's one of those products that quietly earns a permanent spot on the shelf.

Not Too Much. Not Too Little.

Some battings feel too flat. Others feel too lofty. Some shrink more than expected. Some don't drape the way you'd hoped.

Hobbs 80/20 tends to land right in the sweet spot.

That's why so many quilters use it again and again for:

  • 🧵 Bed quilts
  • 🧵 Gift quilts
  • 🧵 Everyday projects
  • 🧵 Heirloom pieces

Hobbs 80/20

The Best Recommendation?

Talk to experienced quilters.

You'll hear a lot of different opinions about fabric. You'll hear a lot of different opinions about thread.

But when the conversation turns to batting, Hobbs 80/20 comes up an awful lot.

There's usually a reason products stick around for decades.

Quilter's Shortcut

Want one batting that works well for most projects? Start with Hobbs 80/20.

There's a good chance you'll understand why so many quilters eventually come back to it.

Happy Quilting!

— Corey

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 80/20 batting so popular with quilters?

An 80% cotton / 20% polyester blend gives the softness and breathability of cotton with the loft, resilience, and lighter weight of polyester. It machine quilts beautifully and survives repeated washing, which is why so many quilters settle on it.

What is Hobbs 80/20 batting best for?

Nearly everything: bed quilts, throws, and longarm work. It has enough loft to show off quilting texture, drapes softly, shrinks just slightly for a gentle crinkle, and holds up wash after wash.

Does 80/20 batting shrink?

About 3% on the first wash - enough to create the soft, slightly crinkled finish most quilters love without distorting the quilt. Prewashing the batting minimizes it if you prefer a flatter look.

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