The Right Amount, Exactly
Not every quilting need fits a pre-cut package or justifies a 30-yard roll. The Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting sold by the yard provides the flexibility to buy precisely the amount of the world's most trusted batting for exactly the project at hand -- 2 yards, 5 yards, 12 yards, whatever the project requires. Same premium 80/20 Heirloom cotton-polyester construction, same 96-inch width, same Hobbs quality -- available in the exact yardage that fits your need.
When Buying By the Yard Makes Sense
The by-the-yard format is the right choice in several specific situations. When your quilt dimensions are non-standard and no pre-cut package provides the right size with adequate margin, buying the exact yardage eliminates waste. When you have a partial roll that runs short of completing a project, buying a few yards bridges the gap. When you want to try Hobbs 80/20 without the roll commitment, by-the-yard purchase is the accessible entry point. And when you are making just one or two quilts and the economics of a package or roll do not make sense, by-the-yard gives you the quality you want at the quantity you need.
How to Calculate Your Yardage Needs
For a standard queen quilt (approximately 90x108 inch top), you need batting that measures at least 96 to 100 inches wide (the 96-inch roll covers this) and 110 to 116 inches long (approximately 3.1 to 3.25 yards). Buy 3.5 yards to give yourself a comfortable 6-inch margin on the length. For king quilts, the 96-inch width is tight; consider the 120-inch roll or king-size package for most king applications. For baby, throw, and smaller quilts, calculate length needed plus 6 to 8 inches and buy accordingly.
Top 10 Uses for Hobbs 80/20 By the Yard
- Non-Standard and Custom Quilt Sizes -- Buy exactly the dimensions your non-standard project requires.
- Bridging a Short Roll -- Buy a few yards to complete a project when your production roll runs out.
- First-Time Roll Batting Buyers -- Try the by-the-yard format to experience roll-width batting before committing to a full roll purchase.
- Single Special Projects -- One quilt that needs more batting than a package provides but less than a roll offers.
- Class and Workshop Batting -- Buy exact yardage for a class project without packaging waste.
- Small Studio Occasional Use -- Studios that do occasional batting supply rather than consistent stock benefit from flexible yardage purchasing.
- Repairing or Extending Existing Quilts -- Buying just enough to add batting to an existing project or repair batting in a finished quilt.
- Sample and Testing Yardage -- A few yards for tension testing, design sampling, and machine setup verification without opening a full roll.
- Quilt-as-You-Go Long Projects -- Buying batting for a specific number of QAYG blocks without the overhead of roll format.
- Gift Quilting With Precise Material Calculation -- Buying exactly the right amount for a batch of gift quilts planned down to the last inch.
By the Yard vs. Package vs. Roll: The Complete Decision Guide
By the yard: Best for custom sizes, occasional use, single projects, and bridging a partial roll. Most flexible format.
Pre-cut package: Best for standard quilt sizes, no-waste convenience, and quilters making one quilt at a time who want no setup overhead.
30-yard roll: Best for production studios, regular volume quilters, and anyone making 8 or more quilts per year who wants the best per-yard economics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the by-the-yard batting cut from the same roll as the 30-yard roll format?
Yes -- same product, same quality. The by-the-yard format is simply cut from the roll to your specified length rather than sold as a continuous 30-yard roll.
What is the minimum order quantity by the yard?
Check the current product listing for minimum yard purchase requirements. Most by-the-yard batting products have a minimum of 1 yard.
How is by-the-yard batting shipped?
Cut yardage is typically rolled or folded for shipping. It will arrive with a fold set that relaxes within 30 to 60 minutes of unfolding before use.
Is the per-yard price on by-the-yard batting higher than the roll?
Yes. By-the-yard pricing reflects the cutting and handling overhead of custom lengths. For quilters buying 10 or more yards at once, the roll format provides significantly better per-yard economics. By-the-yard is for situations where flexibility outweighs price.
Shop Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting By the Yard
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