Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Fusible Batting Package combines the world's most trusted cotton-polyester batting with a heat-activated fusible coating — giving you all the performance of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 with the time-saving convenience of iron-on adhesion that eliminates pin basting and spray basting in one press, in pre-cut package sizes for every standard quilt format.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Fusible Batting Package
Q: How does the fusible coating on Heirloom 80/20 Fusible work?
A: One face of the batting has a heat-activated adhesive coating. Press with a dry iron at medium-high heat for several seconds per section and the batting bonds to your fabric — no pins, no spray baste, no thread basting. The bond holds the quilt sandwich flat and stable for quilting.
Q: What sizes are available in the Fusible Batting Package?
A: Standard quilt sizes — Crib, Twin, Full, Queen, and King. Check the current listing for all available sizes and their exact dimensions.
Q: Does the fusible coating affect the performance or softness of the batting?
A: The batting fiber, loft, and needle-ease are identical to standard Heirloom 80/20. The minimal fusible coating does not noticeably affect the hand, softness, or finished quilt character after quilting and washing.
Q: Can I use fusible batting with a longarm machine?
A: Yes — many longarm quilters fuse the batting to the backing before loading to prevent batting shifting during loading. Some prefer to bond just the perimeter. Always test your specific longarm's response to fusible batting before committing to a production run.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Fusible 80/20?
A: Same as standard Heirloom 80/20 — no more than 4 inches apart. The fusible coating does not change the quilting distance recommendation.
Q: Does Fusible Heirloom 80/20 shrink when washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on first wash from the cotton content — identical to standard Heirloom 80/20. The fusible coating does not prevent or change cotton shrinkage behavior.
Q: Can fusible batting be used without activating the fusible — just as regular batting?
A: Yes — if you choose not to iron-activate the coating, it functions as standard Heirloom 80/20 with no adhesion. The fusible option is additive — you choose whether to use it for each project.
Q: Is fusible batting good for quilters who don't like spray baste?
A: It is the perfect alternative. Many quilters prefer fusible batting specifically because it eliminates the fumes, overspray, and mess of aerosol spray baste while providing equally effective — or better — layer adhesion.
Q: Is Fusible Batting safe for use with all fabric types?
A: Test on heat-sensitive fabrics before committing. Use a press cloth on delicate or synthetic fabrics. The fusible requires medium-high dry iron heat — some fabrics need protection from direct iron contact.
Q: Is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Fusible Batting Package in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. This is one of our most popular batting packages at Linda's Electric Quilters.
Heirloom performance, basting-free convenience — shop Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Fusible Batting Package at Linda's Electric Quilters.
