Warm & Natural Cotton Batting in the 45" x 40-yard bolt is the narrow-width, high-yardage format of The Warm Company's legendary natural cotton batting — ideal for domestic machine quilters, longarm studios cutting batting for smaller projects, and shops that retail Warm & Natural by the yard to home quilters who prefer a narrower bolt width.
Top 10 Questions About Warm & Natural 45" x 40-Yard Cotton Batting Bolt
Q: Who is the 45" wide Warm & Natural bolt designed for?
A: The 45" width is perfectly suited for domestic sewing machine quilters, quilters who baste on a flat surface, smaller quilt projects, and retail shops that sell Warm & Natural by the yard. The narrower width is easier to handle on a domestic machine than a 90" or 124" roll.
Q: How many quilts can I get from a 45" x 40-yard bolt?
A: At 45" wide and 40 yards long, the bolt provides enough batting for approximately 15–20 throw-size quilts or 12–15 twin-size quilts — a strong retail yardage for shops selling by the yard.
Q: Is this the same quality batting as the wider 90" and 124" Warm & Natural?
A: Yes — the fiber content, needle-punching construction, and performance are identical across all Warm & Natural bolt widths. The 45" format simply provides a more manageable width for domestic quilting and retail use.
Q: How far apart can I quilt with Warm & Natural 45" batting?
A: The Warm Company recommends quilting no more than 10 inches apart — giving home quilters exceptional design flexibility for open, modern designs on domestic sewing machines.
Q: Is the 45" width wide enough for a queen quilt on a domestic machine?
A: For a queen quilt, you would need to piece two widths of 45" batting together to achieve adequate coverage. For queen and larger projects on domestic machines, the 90" wide Warm & Natural is more practical.
Q: Does Warm & Natural 45" shrink when washed?
A: Yes — expect 3–5% shrinkage on the first wash, producing the beloved antique crinkle texture. This is consistent across all Warm & Natural widths and is a feature that many quilters specifically want in their finished work.
Q: Is this batting good for domestic machine quilting on throw and lap quilts?
A: It is one of the best choices. The wide 10-inch quilting distance, natural cotton hand, and manageable 45" width make it exceptionally easy to work with on a domestic machine for throw and lap-size projects.
Q: Is Warm & Natural 45" a good retail product for quilt shops?
A: Yes — the 45" width cuts easily at a cutting counter, the 40-yard bolt provides ample yardage for sustained retail sales, and Warm & Natural's trusted reputation drives repeat customer purchases.
Q: Can I hand quilt through Warm & Natural 45" batting?
A: Absolutely — needle-punched natural cotton is one of the finest hand quilting battings available. The 45" width is particularly practical for lap-sized hand quilting projects where a narrower batting is easier to manage.
Q: Is Warm & Natural 45" x 40-yard bolt in stock at Linda's Electric Quilters?
A: Check the current product listing for live inventory. Large cotton batting bolts sell steadily — ordering ahead ensures your studio or shop stays stocked without gaps.
The trusted natural cotton in a manageable width — shop Warm & Natural Cotton Batting 45" x 40 yards at Linda's Electric Quilters.
