The Hobbs Heirloom Premium Cotton Batting — 96" Wide Package Sizes provides Hobbs’ industry-leading 80/20 cotton-polyester batting in convenient pre-cut package sizes for individual quilts and projects. Package sizes eliminate batting waste for specific quilt dimensions and provide the flexibility of purchasing exactly the right amount for each project without roll inventory commitment.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs 80/20 Package Sizes
- What package sizes are available?
- Check current Linda’s inventory for available Hobbs 80/20 package sizes. Common formats include twin, full, queen, and king packages pre-cut to standard mattress-adjacent dimensions.
- When should I buy packaged batting vs roll batting?
- Individual quilters and small studios buying for specific quilts benefit from packaged batting — no excess, immediate use, convenient for gift giving. Production studios with regular output benefit from roll format economy.
- What is Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
- 80% cotton and 20% polyester — the most widely used batting blend in the longarm industry combining cotton natural quality with polyester loft retention and durability.
- Is the package the same quality as the roll?
- Yes — same Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 construction, pre-cut to convenient package dimensions.
- Does 80/20 require pre-washing?
- No — use directly from the package.
- Does it shrink after washing?
- Yes — 3–5% after first wash, creating vintage crinkle.
- What stitch distance is required?
- Hobbs recommends stitching no more than 4" apart for Heirloom 80/20.
- Is packaged batting appropriate for customer gifts?
- Yes — packaged batting is an excellent addition to fabric-and-pattern gift sets for quilters.
- Is Hobbs 80/20 appropriate for longarm quilting?
- Yes — it is one of the most widely used longarm production battings in the industry.
- Is this appropriate for hand quilting?
- Yes — Hobbs Heirloom battings are used by both hand and machine quilters.
Common Uses
- Individual quilts where packaged batting provides the exact right amount
- Gift sets combining fabric, pattern, and batting for complete project kits
- Customer-purchased batting for quilts brought in for longarm service
- Small studios supplementing roll inventory with package convenience
- Occasional batting purchases by individual quilters without roll inventory needs
