{"title":"Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package\u003c\/strong\u003e is the bright white version of Hobbs' legendary Heirloom 80\/20 cotton-polyester blend — the same premium batting trusted by longarm professionals worldwide, now in a crisp bleached white that prevents any cream tone from shadowing through light, white, and brightly colored quilt tops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What sizes are available in the Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 package?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hobbs Heirloom packages are available in standard quilt sizes — Crib, Twin, Full, Queen, and King. Each package contains one pre-cut batting sized for that specific quilt format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why choose bleached white over natural 80\/20 batting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The bleached version is the right choice whenever your quilt top contains white, off-white, pastel, or brightly colored fabrics where a natural cream batting would shadow through or warm the overall color tone. White batting ensures your light fabrics read exactly as designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 the same quality as the natural version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — the fiber blend, needle-punching construction, loft, and performance are identical. Only the color differs, determined by the bleaching process applied to the cotton fiber content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Hobbs recommends quilting no more than 4 inches apart — giving longarm quilters substantial design flexibility while ensuring the batting maintains its structure and loft over the quilt's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does bleached batting shrink differently than natural batting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No — both versions shrink at the same rate (approximately 3–5% on first wash). The bleaching process does not affect shrinkage behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Hobbs Heirloom Bleached good for holiday and seasonal quilts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It is the recommended batting for Christmas, patriotic, and holiday quilts where vibrant reds, greens, and blues need a bright white backing to read at full intensity without any warm cream undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What thread coordinates best with bleached white batting for longarm quilting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: 10000 White Glide, 10002 Super White Glide, or 401 Snow So Fine! are all natural choices when quilting with bleached white batting — the thread tone matches the batting for a cohesive, clean quilt sandwich.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use Hobbs Bleached 80\/20 for white-on-white quilts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Yes — it is one of the finest choices for white-on-white quilts where the batting, thread, and fabric all work together to create maximum luminosity and the clearest possible stitch definition through texture and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does this batting beard through quilt tops?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The quality needle-punched construction minimizes bearding significantly. Using tightly woven quilting fabrics provides additional protection against fiber migration through the quilt surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 in stock at Linda's?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Check the current product listing for live availability across all package sizes. Hobbs Heirloom Bleached is one of our most consistently stocked batting packages year-round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright, clean, and professionally trusted — shop \u003cstrong\u003eHobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package\u003c\/strong\u003e at Linda's Electric Quilters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hobbs-heirloom-bleached-80-20-batting-package","title":"Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbs Heirloom Bleached 80\/20 Batting Package:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbs Heirloom Premium 80\/20 Bleached Cotton Blend Batting is highly recommended for use when working with white or very light colored quilts. 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