Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" Wide Batting Roll - 30 Yards is the single best-selling batting at Linda's Electric Quilters — the industry standard 80% cotton / 20% polyester batting that professional longarm studios trust above all others. At 96" wide and 30 yards long, this roll provides seamless queen-size coverage across 10–12 quilts with no piecing required, delivering the consistent quality and performance that has made Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 the most widely used batting in professional quilting.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" Wide Roll
Q: Why is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 the most trusted batting in professional longarm quilting?
A: Consistency. Every yard of every roll of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 behaves identically — same loft, same needle-ease, same shrinkage, same performance. For longarm studios processing dozens of quilts monthly, that predictability is invaluable. Combined with its exceptional cotton hand and balanced polyester loft stability, it is the benchmark by which all other battings are measured.
Q: What does the 80/20 ratio mean for quilting performance?
A: 80% cotton provides the natural hand, breathability, and post-wash crinkle that quilters love. The 20% polyester adds loft stability and resilience — preventing the batting from flattening over time and making it easier to handle on the longarm frame than pure cotton. The result is the best performance of both fibers in one batting.
Q: Why choose the 96" wide roll over package batting?
A: Efficiency. A 30-yard roll provides 10–12 queen-size quilts at significantly better cost-per-quilt than packages. It eliminates the need for piecing batting across seams on queen quilts and loads cleanly on longarm batting leaders with no preparation required.
Q: How many queen-size quilts does this 30-yard roll provide?
A: At 96" wide × 30 yards, expect 10–12 queen-size quilts depending on finished quilt dimensions and the amount of overhang reserved for longarm leader attachment.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
A: Hobbs recommends quilting no more than 4 inches apart — providing excellent design flexibility for both dense custom work and open modern designs while ensuring the batting maintains structure through the quilt's lifetime.
Q: Does this batting shrink when washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first wash from the 80% cotton content, producing the beloved antique crinkle that quilters specifically seek. This is a feature, not a flaw — it is the dimensional character that makes cotton-blend quilts feel authentic and handcrafted.
Q: What thread color works best with Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 natural batting?
A: The natural cream color of this batting means warm neutral threads — 10WG1 Linen Glide, 17443 Bone Glide, 20001 Cream Glide, or 003 Parchment Signature Cotton — all complement the batting's warm tone when visible through translucent backing fabrics.
Q: Does this batting beard through quilt tops?
A: The needle-punched construction significantly minimizes bearding. Using tightly woven quilting cotton for the quilt top provides additional protection against any fiber migration through the quilt surface.
Q: Is this batting appropriate for domestic machine quilting as well as longarm?
A: Yes — Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is used by both longarm professionals and domestic quilters. Its consistent construction handles equally well in both applications.
Q: Is Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" Wide Roll in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. This is our #1 selling batting — consistently stocked and frequently restocked. Ordering ahead is recommended for high-volume studios.
The professional standard — shop Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" Wide Roll at Linda's Electric Quilters.
