The Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton Batting Package is the pre-packaged format of Hobbs’s premium all-cotton batting. For quilters who want the traditional cotton batting experience without any polyester content, this package provides the classic Hobbs cotton quality in convenient standard quilt sizes. Natural cotton batting produces the beloved slightly crinkled vintage quilt look on first washing.
Product Details
- Fiber: 100% natural cotton — no polyester content
- Format: Package — pre-cut to standard quilt sizes for convenience
- Construction: Needle-punched with scrim for stability
- Available In: Multiple standard quilt sizes
- Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should choose 100% cotton over the 80/20 Hobbs blend?
- Quilters who prefer all-natural fiber content, customers requesting chemical-free or all-natural quilts, heirloom quilts where natural fiber integrity is important, and hand quilters who prefer the needle penetration feel of 100% cotton. The 80/20 is more versatile for production use; 100% cotton is the choice when purity of fiber matters.
- How does 100% cotton batting differ from 80/20 in performance?
- 100% cotton shrinks slightly more on first washing (4–5% vs. 3% for 80/20), creating a slightly more pronounced vintage crinkle. It also has a slightly firmer hand before washing. After washing, both produce similar finished feels, though 100% cotton tends to have a marginally more natural drape.
- Does Hobbs 100% cotton batting need to be pre-washed?
- Pre-washing is optional. The shrinkage on first washing creates a desirable antique quilt appearance. Pre-wash both quilt fabrics and batting together if you want a completely flat, pre-shrunk finish.
- What is the recommended stitch spacing?
- Hobbs recommends quilting within 10" for their 100% cotton with scrim batting. The scrim provides the stability that allows this generous spacing.
- What sizes are available?
- Standard sizes from crib through king. Check the current listing at Linda’s for available sizes.
