Pellon Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim in Twin Size 72" x 90" delivers the breathable, natural feel of 100% cotton with the added stability of a needle-punched scrim — the ideal quilt batting for twin bed quilts, lap quilts, and any project where a pre-cut natural cotton batting simplifies your workflow.
Top 10 Questions About Pellon Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim
Q: What does "with scrim" mean in cotton batting?
A: A scrim is a thin, open-weave stabilizing layer needled into the batting. It adds structural integrity, reduces tearing during quilting, and helps the batting hold together during handling — without affecting the soft natural feel.
Q: Is Pellon Natural Cotton Batting 100% cotton?
A: Yes — the batting fibers are 100% natural cotton. The scrim layer adds stability without introducing a significant synthetic feel to the finished quilt.
Q: What quilt size is the 72" x 90" package best suited for?
A: It is sized for a twin bed quilt with standard overhang. It also works well for large lap quilts and throws where a twin-size batting gives you working room without waste.
Q: How far apart can I quilt with this batting?
A: Pellon recommends quilting within 4 inches for their cotton scrim batting, giving you flexibility for both detailed and more open quilting designs.
Q: Does Pellon Natural Cotton Batting shrink when washed?
A: Yes, expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first wash — a natural characteristic of cotton batting that produces the beloved crinkled, vintage-quilt appearance.
Q: Is this batting good for longarm quilting?
A: Yes, the scrim construction makes it more tear-resistant under longarm frame tension, making it easier to load and quilt than non-scrim cotton battings.
Q: Is Pellon Natural Cotton Batting safe for baby quilts?
A: Yes — 100% natural cotton with no chemical binders is a trusted choice for baby quilts and children's bedding where natural materials are preferred.
Q: Does this batting beard through quilt top fabrics?
A: The needle-punching and scrim construction significantly reduce fiber migration. Using tightly woven quilting cotton provides additional protection against bearding.
Q: Does the natural (unbleached) color affect light quilt fabrics?
A: The natural cream color can show slightly through very sheer or extremely light white fabrics. For white or light-colored quilt tops, Pellon's White Cotton Batting with Scrim is the better choice.
Q: Is Pellon Cotton Batting a good value compared to premium batting brands?
A: Pellon offers reliable quality at an accessible price point, making it an excellent choice for quilters who want the performance of cotton scrim batting without the premium cost of specialty brands.
A natural choice for twin quilts — shop Pellon Natural Cotton Batting with Scrim Twin Size at Linda's Electric Quilters.
