Quilters Dream Select Natural 80/20 Batting Queen Roll at 93" x 30 yards is one of the best-selling longarm battings at Linda's Electric Quilters — a premium 80% cotton and 20% polyester blend engineered for serious longarm quilters who demand consistent loft, breathability, and impeccable stitch definition on every queen-size quilt.
Top 10 Questions About Quilters Dream Select Natural 80/20 Batting
Q: What does 80/20 mean in Quilters Dream Select batting?
A: It means 80% natural cotton and 20% polyester. The cotton delivers breathability, natural warmth, and the classic crinkle texture after washing, while the polyester adds loft stability, resilience, and durability over time.
Q: How does Quilters Dream Select compare to Hobbs Heirloom 80/20?
A: Both are premium 80/20 blends beloved by longarm quilters. Quilters Dream Select is known for its exceptionally consistent loft and smooth surface that makes every quilting design look crisp and defined. Many longarm professionals consider it the top tier of cotton/poly batting.
Q: Is the 93" width right for a queen-size quilt?
A: Yes — 93" comfortably covers a standard queen quilt top with generous overhang on all sides for longarm leader attachment, giving you ample batting to work with throughout the quilting process.
Q: How far apart can I quilt with Quilters Dream Select 80/20?
A: Quilters Dream recommends quilting within 4 inches for Select batting. This gives you flexibility for both dense custom quilting and more open pantograph designs across the queen surface.
Q: Does this batting shrink when the finished quilt is washed?
A: Expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first wash, producing the beloved antique crinkle that cotton quilters love. The polyester content helps the batting recover and maintain loft after laundering.
Q: Why does Quilters Dream use a 93" width instead of 96"?
A: Quilters Dream uses 93" as their queen width, which still provides ample coverage for standard queen quilts. Many longarm quilters find this width works perfectly with their leader systems.
Q: How many queen quilts can I get from a 30-yard roll?
A: At 93" x 30 yards, a roll typically provides 10–12 queen-size quilt battings depending on finished quilt dimensions — excellent value for longarm studios quilting multiple projects per month.
Q: Is this batting suitable for dense free-motion longarm quilting?
A: Absolutely. The Select line is engineered specifically for detailed longarm work — the surface is smooth and consistent, allowing pantographs and free-motion designs to show with exceptional clarity.
Q: Does Quilters Dream Select 80/20 beard through quilt tops?
A: The high-quality fiber construction and needle-punched process minimize bearding significantly. Using tightly woven quilting fabrics provides additional protection.
Q: Is this batting currently available or on pre-order?
A: Quilters Dream batting is subject to availability and pre-order windows. Check the current product page at Linda's Electric Quilters for the most up-to-date stock status and shipping timeline.
Experience the longarm batting preferred by serious quilters — shop Quilters Dream Select Natural 80/20 Batting Queen Roll at Linda's Electric Quilters.
