Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" Wide - By The Yard gives you the world's most trusted longarm batting in exactly the yardage you need — cut fresh from the roll at 96" wide for customers who need a specific quantity for one project, want to try Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 before committing to a full roll, or simply prefer buying batting by the yard rather than by the pre-cut package or roll.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting 96" By The Yard
Q: What is the minimum order for batting by the yard?
A: Check the current product listing for minimum yardage requirements. Most by-the-yard batting is available in 1-yard increments.
Q: How many yards do I need for a queen quilt?
A: For a standard queen quilt top approximately 90" × 108", order 3.5–4 yards of 96" wide batting with adequate overhang on all sides for longarm loading. If submitting to a longarm studio, check with your quilter for their specific batting requirement.
Q: Why buy by the yard instead of a package or roll?
A: By-the-yard is the right choice when you need a precise yardage for an odd-sized quilt, when you want to minimize waste on a specific project, or when you want to try Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 for the first time before purchasing a full roll for your studio.
Q: Is by-the-yard batting the same quality as roll batting?
A: Identical — cut from the same production roll. There is no quality difference between by-the-yard and roll batting from the same product line.
Q: What is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
A: The industry standard 80% cotton / 20% polyester batting — the most widely used and trusted batting in professional longarm quilting, known for its consistent performance, natural cotton hand, and reliable loft stability.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
A: No more than 4 inches apart — the standard Hobbs recommendation for all Heirloom 80/20 batting formats.
Q: Does this batting shrink when washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on first wash — the beloved cotton crinkle that makes cotton-blend quilts feel authentically handcrafted.
Q: How is by-the-yard batting packaged for shipping?
A: Check the current product listing for packaging details. Batting yardage is typically rolled for shipping to preserve loft during transit.
Q: Is 96" wide batting right for submitting to a longarm studio?
A: Most longarm studios accept 96" wide batting — it covers standard queen quilts with adequate overhang. Contact your specific longarm studio to confirm their batting requirements before purchasing.
Q: Is Hobbs 80/20 Heirloom Batting By The Yard in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. By-the-yard batting is consistently stocked at Linda's Electric Quilters for flexible project purchasing.
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