The Batting Tuscany 100% Washable Wool — 96" x 108" Queen by Hobbs is a pre-cut queen-size package of premium washable wool batting. Tuscany Wool is renowned for its exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio, natural breathability, and the beautiful way it showcases hand and machine quilting designs with a subtle dimensional sheen.
Product Details
- Size: 96" x 108" — queen size, ready to use for queen quilts with standard overhang
- Fiber: 100% washable wool — natural, breathable, and warm
- Treatment: Superwash wool treatment allows machine washing without felting or shrinking
- Loft: Medium — provides a lofted, luxurious finish that shows quilting beautifully
- Scrim: No scrim — pure wool allows for greater quilting distance (up to 4")
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this wool batting really machine washable?
- Yes — Hobbs Tuscany Wool uses a superwash treatment that prevents felting. Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water and tumble dry on low or air dry. Standard (non-superwash) wool batting would felt and shrink — only use machine-wash settings on treated wool batting.
- What makes wool batting different from cotton or polyester?
- Wool is naturally insulating, moisture-wicking, and breathable — it keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer. It has a natural crimp that gives it excellent loft recovery and a beautiful dimensional quality when quilted. Many quilters find wool the most luxurious batting available.
- How far apart can I quilt on Tuscany Wool?
- Hobbs Tuscany Wool can be quilted up to 4" apart (without scrim). For more open designs, a light all-over pantograph or walking foot grid keeps the batting stable.
- Does wool batting shrink after the first wash?
- Tuscany’s superwash treatment minimizes shrinkage significantly. Expect minimal size change after the first wash when following care instructions. This is far less than untreated wool, which can shrink dramatically.
- Is wool batting good for hand quilting?
- Yes — wool is beloved by hand quilters for its springy, easy-to-needle quality. The natural crimp helps the needle glide through the layers smoothly.
