Hobbs Heirloom Wool 108" Wide Batting Roll is the wide-format version of Hobbs' premium scoured wool batting — providing longarm studios with the extraordinary warmth, breathability, and needle-ease of wool in a wide roll that minimizes piecing needs on queen and king-size projects, in Hobbs' trusted quality that serious hand and machine quilters rely on for their best work.
Top 10 Questions About Hobbs Heirloom Wool 108" Wide Batting Roll
Q: What makes Hobbs Heirloom Wool batting premium?
A: Hobbs Heirloom Wool is made from scoured (cleaned) wool fibers that have been needle-punched for stability. The result is a natural fiber batting with exceptional warmth, breathability, and the legendary needle-ease that makes wool the premier batting for hand quilting.
Q: Why choose the 108" wide roll over package batting?
A: The 108" wide roll provides enough width to cover queen quilts with generous overhang and minimizes piecing on king projects — making it far more efficient for longarm studios quilting multiple wool-batted quilts than cutting individual package sizes.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Hobbs Heirloom Wool?
A: Hobbs recommends quilting no more than 4 inches apart — giving longarm and hand quilters substantial design freedom while ensuring the wool maintains its integrity and loft over the quilt's lifetime.
Q: Is Hobbs Heirloom Wool batting machine washable?
A: Yes — Hobbs processes their wool batting for machine washability. Wash on delicate cycle in cool water and tumble dry on very low heat or lay flat to dry for best results.
Q: Is this batting good for hand quilting?
A: It is one of the finest hand quilting battings available. The wool fiber compresses beautifully under the thimble and allows fine, even stitches to pull through cleanly — the hallmark of heirloom-quality hand quilting.
Q: How many queen quilts does this roll provide?
A: At 108" wide, yardage per queen quilt depends on the roll length — check the current listing for roll yardage and calculate accordingly. Generally expect 8–12+ queen quilts from a standard roll.
Q: Is wool batting the best choice for show quilts?
A: Many top competitors use Hobbs Heirloom Wool specifically for show quilts — the needle-ease enables the fine, consistent stitching that defines competition-quality hand quilting.
Q: Does Hobbs Wool batting shrink when washed?
A: Minor shrinkage occurs from any residual cotton-like behavior in the processing — typically less than pure cotton batting. The wool fiber itself is inherently more dimensionally stable.
Q: Does Hobbs Wool batting beard through quilt tops?
A: The needle-punching minimizes bearding. Using tightly woven quilting fabric provides additional protection on the quilt surface.
Q: Is Hobbs Heirloom Wool 108" Wide Roll in stock at Linda's?
A: Check the current product listing for live availability. Premium wool batting rolls sell steadily — advance ordering is recommended for studios planning wool-batted projects.
Nature's finest batting in wide-format — shop Hobbs Heirloom Wool 108" Wide Batting Roll at Linda's Electric Quilters.
