Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package is the natural (unbleached) version of the world's most trusted cotton-polyester batting — 80% premium cotton blended with 20% polyester for the perfect balance of natural hand, loft stability, and easy longarm performance, pre-cut in convenient package sizes for every standard quilt format from crib to king.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package
Q: What is the difference between the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Package and the 96" Wide Roll?
A: The package contains a single pre-cut batting sized for one specific quilt (crib, twin, full, queen, or king). The 96" roll provides 30 yards for 10–12 quilts and is more economical per quilt for active studios. The package is the right choice for home quilters who quilt occasionally and don't need bulk batting inventory.
Q: What sizes are available in the Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Package?
A: Packages are available in Crib, Twin, Full, Queen, and King — each pre-cut to the standard dimensions for that quilt format. Check the current product listing for all available sizes and their exact dimensions.
Q: Is the natural (unbleached) package batting right for my quilt?
A: Natural Heirloom 80/20 is the right choice for any quilt where a warm cream batting won't shadow through or warm the top. For white, bright, or pastel quilts, consider Bleached Heirloom 80/20 instead. For traditional, reproduction, warm-palette, and dark quilts, natural is the perfect choice.
Q: How far apart can I quilt this batting?
A: Hobbs recommends no more than 4 inches apart — giving longarm and domestic quilters excellent design flexibility.
Q: Does this batting shrink when washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on first wash from the cotton content, producing the antique crinkle that makes cotton-blend quilts feel authentically handcrafted.
Q: Is this batting good for hand quilting?
A: Yes — the 80% cotton content needles beautifully, making it suitable for both hand and machine quilting with excellent results in either application.
Q: Can I use this batting with a domestic sewing machine?
A: Yes — Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is perfectly manageable on domestic sewing machines for home quilters who want professional batting performance without a longarm machine.
Q: Does the 80/20 package beard through quilt tops?
A: The needle-punched construction minimizes bearding significantly. Pairing with tightly woven quilting cotton provides additional surface protection.
Q: What thread is best for longarm quilting over Hobbs 80/20?
A: Warm neutrals — 10WG1 Linen Glide, 17443 Bone Glide, or 20001 Cream Glide — complement the natural batting tone beautifully through the quilt sandwich.
Q: Is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting Package in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability across all package sizes. This is one of our most consistently stocked batting products year-round.
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