Half the Roll, All the Quality
The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96 inch Wide Batting 15-Yard Board is exactly what it sounds like: a half-length version of the industry-standard 30-yard roll. At 96 inches wide and 15 yards long, it delivers the same premium 80/20 cotton-polyester Heirloom batting in a board format that is easier to store, easier to handle, and more economical to purchase for quilters who do not need 30 yards at once but still want roll-format convenience and pricing over pre-packaged batting.
Who the 15-Yard Board Is For
The board format occupies a practical middle ground in the batting market. At one end are pre-packaged batting products -- convenient and right-sized for individual quilts but more expensive per yard and less flexible in sizing. At the other end is the 30-yard roll -- the most economical format per yard but requires storage space and a commitment to volume. The 15-yard board serves the quilter who makes roughly 5 to 8 quilts per year, wants the efficiency of cutting from a roll, but does not have the storage or the volume to justify a full 30-yard roll purchase.
It is also an excellent choice for longarm quilters trying the roll format for the first time who want to evaluate the cutting and loading experience before committing to the full roll investment.
Top 10 Uses for the Hobbs 80/20 96-Inch 15-Yard Board
- Small Home Longarm Studios -- Quilters with limited storage space who still want roll format pricing and flexibility.
- Seasonal or Occasional Quilters -- Making 4 to 8 quilts per year but not enough to use a 30-yard roll before it sits for months.
- First-Time Roll Buyers -- Evaluating roll-format batting workflow without the full 30-yard investment.
- Studios Supplementing a Partial Roll -- Adding a 15-yard board when your 30-yard roll runs low mid-season rather than buying another full roll you may not complete.
- Queen and Large-Queen Production at Moderate Volume -- At 7 to 8 queen battings per 15 yards, the board covers a solid seasonal output for an occasional longarm studio.
- Holiday and Year-End Project Batches -- A 15-yard board is the right amount for a batch of holiday quilts made each fall.
- Teaching Studios -- Keeping a board on hand for student and demo projects without opening a full roll for limited use.
- Custom Gift Batch Projects -- Making a run of baby quilts or gift quilts for a specific occasion benefits from roll-format cutting over multiple pre-packaged battings.
- Backup Storage Without Over-Committing -- Maintaining a backup roll of batting without the space demand of a full 30-yard roll.
- Gifting the Roll Experience -- The 15-yard board makes a practical, impressive gift for a quilter upgrading from package batting for the first time.
15-Yard Board vs. 30-Yard Roll: How to Choose
Choose the 15-yard board if: You make fewer than 10 quilts per year, have limited storage space, are trying roll-format batting for the first time, or need a supplement to a partially used roll.
Choose the 30-yard roll if: You quilt regularly (10+ projects per year), run a studio, want the best per-yard economics, or have the storage to keep a full roll.
The quality and batting performance are completely identical between the 15-yard board and the 30-yard roll. Only the quantity and price-per-yard differ.
How Many Quilts Does a 15-Yard Board Yield?
A 15-yard board (540 inches) at 96 inches wide yields approximately 4 to 5 queen-size battings (at 108 to 120 inch cut lengths) or 6 to 8 smaller quilts. Plan your batting cuts before opening the board to maximize yardage efficiency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same batting as the 30-yard roll?
Yes -- identical fiber blend, identical construction, identical Heirloom quality. The only difference is the quantity: 15 yards instead of 30.
Does the board format roll or fold?
The batting is rolled onto a cardboard tube for the board format, just like the full roll but shorter. Store upright or on its side in a cool, dry location.
Is the per-yard price higher on the board than the roll?
Yes. The 30-yard roll offers better per-yard economics. The 15-yard board carries a slight premium for the smaller commitment, similar to the price difference between bulk and smaller quantities of any product.
Can I use the 15-yard board on a commercial longarm frame?
Yes. It loads and performs identically to the full roll on any longarm frame. The only consideration is that shorter roll batts require more frequent loading for high-volume studios.
Shop Hobbs 80/20 Batting 96 Inch 15-Yard Board
All the quality of the full roll at half the commitment. The right-sized batting solution for occasional and moderate-volume quilters.
