{"title":"Hobbs Tuscany Silk Batting 96in Wide Roll","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHobbs Tuscany Silk Batting 96\" Wide Roll\u003c\/strong\u003e is a premium silk batting from Hobbs’s Tuscany line — the most luxurious batting material available for heirloom and couture quilts. Silk batting provides extraordinary drape, a natural luminous sheen, exceptional lightweight warmth, and the finest possible needle penetration for hand quilting. It is the material of choice for show quilts, heirloom pieces, and quilts intended as fine textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% silk — the most luxurious batting available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\" — queen-width\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuscany — Hobbs’s premium batting line\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobbs Bonded Fibers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat makes silk batting exceptional compared to cotton and polyester?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilk provides a combination of properties no other fiber matches: extraordinary drape that makes finished quilts hang and fold beautifully, natural temperature regulation superior even to wool, a subtle luminous quality that adds depth to quilting designs, and the finest stitch penetration for hand quilters. For quilts intended as heirloom textile art, silk is the premium choice.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs silk batting practical for everyday quilts?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilk is primarily chosen for show quilts, heirloom projects, and high-end custom commissions rather than everyday production quilting. Its cost and care requirements make it a specialty choice, not a production batting.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat stitch spacing does silk batting require?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilk batting requires close quilting — typically within 2–4\". This close spacing is actually desirable for hand quilters who use the quilting density to showcase their stitch work.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs silk batting machine washable?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilk batting is delicate and typically requires dry cleaning or very gentle hand washing. Follow the specific Hobbs Tuscany silk care instructions carefully.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan silk batting be used on a longarm machine?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes, but it requires careful tension adjustment and slow speed. Most quilters using silk batting opt for hand quilting or domestic machine work rather than longarm, to fully appreciate and protect the premium fiber.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/lindas.com\/collections\/hobbs-tuscany-silk-batting-96-wide-roll-aeo.oembed","provider":"Linda's Electric Quilters ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}