Specialty Batting Products at Linda's Electric Quilters
Beyond the flagship batting lines, this guide covers wool, bamboo, embroidery, and specialty cotton battings. For the core range, see the Hobbs batting complete guide, Hobbs sample packs, and functional battings like Insul-Bright.
Bigelow 100% Wool Batting
Bigelow is a premium 100% wool batting brand -- lighter and warmer than cotton for the same thickness, naturally breathable, and resiliently lofty. Available in two sizes:
- 90"x94" (Queen) -- standard queen size at 25 orders and $902 revenue; the most popular Bigelow size at Linda's
- 72"x94" (Full/Double) -- full/double size at 17 orders
Wool batting produces a noticeably warmer quilt at any given thickness compared to cotton or polyester, making it the choice for heirloom quilts, bed quilts in cold climates, and any project where warmth is the priority over washability ease.
Kimberbell Project Blended Batting -- 19"x3 yds
The Kimberbell Project Blended Batting is a specialty small-format batting roll designed specifically for machine embroidery and small project work -- the 19"x3-yard format provides the right amount for embroidery hooping, small wall hangings, and tabletop project batting without cutting from a large roll. At 30 orders it's a popular purchase from the Kimberbell embroidery community at Linda's.
RNK Embroidery Batting -- 60"x3 yds
The RNK Embroidery Batting is a specialty batting for machine embroidery applications -- designed to stabilise and add loft to embroidered pieces without the migration problems of standard poly battings under the embroidery needle. The 60"x3-yard roll provides practical yardage for multiple embroidery projects.
Premium Bamboo Batting
Premium Bamboo Batting at Linda's is available in two formats:
- 90"x108" Queen Package -- pre-packaged queen size for individual quilt use; 14 orders
- 96"x30 yd Roll -- the production roll for studios that use bamboo batting regularly
Bamboo batting has a silky hand and excellent drape, produces a soft, fluid finished quilt, and offers natural moisture-wicking properties.
Warm and Plush Cotton Batting -- 22"x20 yds
The Warm Company's Warm and Plush is a high-loft cotton batting designed for projects that need extra body -- baby quilts, stuffed animals, and projects where a plump, full appearance is the goal rather than flat precision quilting.
Pellon Cotton Batting with Scrim and Polyester Batting
- Pellon White Cotton Batting with Scrim -- 90"x108" -- Pellon's package cotton batting with scrim stabilisation; 30 orders at $919
- Pellon Polyester Batting -- 90"x6 yds -- Pellon's continuous-roll polyester batting in a 6-yard roll for multiple projects
Frequently Asked Questions
Is wool batting hard to care for?
Modern wool battings like Bigelow are machine washable on gentle/cold and lay flat to dry -- avoid hot water and agitation, which can felt the wool. Wool also resists creasing better than cotton, so quilts stored folded recover without permanent fold lines.
How does bamboo batting compare to cotton?
Bamboo has a silkier hand, superior drape, and natural moisture-wicking -- the finished quilt feels softer and more fluid than cotton at similar loft. Cotton offers slightly more traditional crinkle after washing; bamboo stays smoother.
What is scrim and why does batting have it?
Scrim is a light stabilising layer needled into the batting that prevents stretching and fibre migration. Batting with scrim can be quilted at wider spacing (often up to 8-10") without shifting, and it loads more stably on a longarm frame.
