Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96" Wide Batting 15 Yard Board is the mid-size production roll of Hobbs' legendary Heirloom 80/20 cotton-polyester batting — 15 yards of 96" wide batting in a convenient board format that gives active longarm studios the efficiency of bulk batting without the full 30-yard roll commitment, providing excellent queen-width coverage for 5–7 quilts per board.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96" 15-Yard Board
Q: What is the difference between the 15-yard board and the 30-yard roll?
A: The 15-yard board contains half the yardage of the standard 30-yard roll — it is the right choice for studios that want bulk batting efficiency without committing to a full 30-yard roll, or for quilters who work at a pace where a 30-yard roll would take too long to use before wanting to switch batting types or brands.
Q: What is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 batting?
A: Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is the industry standard cotton-polyester batting — 80% cotton for breathability and natural hand, 20% polyester for loft stability and resilience. It is the most widely used batting in professional longarm quilting, trusted for its consistent quality across every yard.
Q: How many queen-size quilts does the 15-yard board provide?
A: At 96" wide and 15 yards long, expect approximately 5–7 queen-size quilts depending on finished quilt dimensions and overhang requirements.
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 quilting and open modern designs.
Q: Does the 96" width cover queen quilts without piecing?
A: Yes — 96" width provides comfortable overhang on all sides of a standard queen quilt top when loaded on longarm batting leaders.
Q: Does Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 shrink when washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on first wash from the cotton content — producing the beloved antique crinkle that quilters specifically seek in cotton-blend batting.
Q: What thread pairs best for quilting on Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
A: Warm neutrals — 20001 Cream Glide, 10WG1 Linen Glide, or 17443 Bone Glide — complement the natural cream tone of this batting beautifully through the quilt sandwich.
Q: Is this batting appropriate for both longarm and domestic machine quilting?
A: Yes — Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 performs excellently for both. Its consistent construction feeds cleanly through longarm machines and is soft and manageable enough for domestic machine quilting as well.
Q: Does the board format load the same as a roll on a longarm batting leader?
A: Yes — board batting unrolls and loads on batting leaders the same as roll batting. The board format simply makes storage and handling slightly more compact than a loose roll.
Q: Is the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96" 15-Yard Board in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. Hobbs batting in board and roll formats is consistently stocked at Linda's Electric Quilters.
The industry standard in a studio-efficient format — shop Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 96" 15-Yard Board at Linda's Electric Quilters.
