One Quilt, One Package, Zero Leftovers
Hey everyone. Corey here. Not every quilt needs a 30-yard roll of batting leaning in the corner. Most of the time you need exactly one quilt's worth — and that is exactly what this is. The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package is the Heirloom you already know, pre-cut and packaged for a single project, in five sizes from Crib (45 x 60 inches) all the way up to King (120 x 120). Same batting as the rolls: 80 percent natural cotton and 20 percent fine polyester, needle punched with a light resin bonding for strength and durability, at about a 1/8-inch loft. Open the package, lay it out, and you are quilting — no cutting off a roll, no leftover batting to store. When you do need yardage instead, our Heirloom 80/20 by-the-yard guide covers the 120-inch roll cut to order.
Top 10 Uses for the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package
- Single Quilts, Start to Finish -- The primary job. One package is one quilt, sized from crib to king, with nothing left over.
- Baby and Crib Quilts -- The Crib package at 45 x 60 inches is the grab-and-go size for baby quilts and small projects.
- Bed Quilts Without Roll Storage -- Twin (72 x 90), Full (81 x 96), Queen (90 x 108), and King (120 x 120) packages give you roll-free batting for full-size quilts.
- Hand Quilting -- Hobbs rates Heirloom 80/20 excellent for hand quilting. Test a scrap with your fabric first, then hoop up.
- Machine Quilting, Close or Open -- Quilt lines close together for a flat, low-loft antique look, or space them up to 4 inches apart for a touch more loft.
- Medium and Dark Quilts -- The unbleached natural cotton blend is excellent with medium and dark fabrics — its home turf.
- Gift Quilts on a Deadline -- No measuring, no cutting, no waiting on a roll. Open, baste, quilt, gift.
- Classes and Teaching -- One package per student keeps class prep simple and every project on the same batting.
- Trying Heirloom Before the Roll -- New to 80/20? A single package is the low-commitment way to learn how it quilts, washes, and crinkles.
- Quilts That Get Washed Often -- The blend and light resin bonding hold up to real life, and the 3 to 5 percent shrinkage gives that soft, loved-in crinkle after the first wash.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size package do I need?
Choose a package a few inches larger than your finished quilt top on all sides. The sizes are Crib (45 x 60 inches), Twin (72 x 90), Full (81 x 96), Queen (90 x 108), and King (120 x 120) — cut to standard bed dimensions, plus the Crib size for baby and small projects.
Is this the same batting as the rolls and by-the-yard cuts?
Yes — identical Hobbs Heirloom 80/20: 80 percent natural cotton, 20 percent fine polyester, needle punched with a light resin bonding. The package is simply pre-cut for one quilt, for folks who do not want a full 30-yard roll.
How close do my quilting stitches need to be?
Keep stitching lines every 4 inches or closer. Closer quilting gives you that flat, low-loft look; spacing the lines out toward that 4-inch max yields a slightly higher loft. Either way is fine, folks. Your quilt, your call.
Will it shrink? Should I pre-wash it?
Expect about 3 to 5 percent shrinkage, which is part of that soft, crinkled, loved-in look after the first wash. Pre-washing is not recommended — just quilt it and let it do its thing.
Can I use it with white and pastel fabrics?
You can, but test first. This is unbleached natural batting and it can slightly shadow very light fabrics. With medium and dark fabrics it is excellent, no worries at all. For a bright white quilt, choose the bleached Heirloom instead.
Shop the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package
Pick your size, open the package, and get quilting. Here we go — your next quilt just got simpler. Thanks for reading. We'll see you next time. Bye.
