Warm & Natural Cotton Batting in the 90" x 40-yard bolt is the high-volume format of The Warm Company's legendary natural cotton batting — the choice for longarm studios that process a high weekly volume of queen-size quilts and want the consistency and quality of Warm & Natural at the best cost-per-yard value.
Top 10 Questions About Warm & Natural 90" x 40-Yard Bolt
Q: Who benefits most from the 40-yard bolt format?
A: High-volume longarm studios, professional quilters running production schedules, and shops that carry Warm & Natural as a retail product benefit most from the 40-yard bolt. The larger format reduces the cost-per-yard significantly compared to the 20-yard bolt.
Q: How many queen-size quilts does a 40-yard bolt provide?
A: At 90" x 40 yards, a bolt typically provides 13–16 queen-size quilt battings depending on finished quilt dimensions — a substantial production run for any active longarm studio.
Q: Is the 40-yard bolt the same quality as the 20-yard bolt?
A: Yes — the fiber content, needle-punching construction, and performance are identical across all Warm & Natural bolt sizes. The 40-yard format simply provides more yardage per purchase.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Warm & Natural batting?
A: The Warm Company recommends quilting no more than 10 inches apart — one of the widest quilting distances of any cotton batting. This exceptional flexibility suits both dense custom work and wide-open modern designs.
Q: Does the larger 40-yard roll affect how the batting is shipped?
A: Yes — the 40-yard bolt is a large-item shipment. Check the product page at Linda's Electric Quilters for current shipping details and any freight considerations for this size.
Q: Is the 90" width right for both queen and twin quilts?
A: Yes — 90" comfortably covers queen quilts with standard overhang and twin quilts with generous overhang. For king-size projects, consider the 124" wide Warm & Natural bolt instead.
Q: Does Warm & Natural shrink across a 40-yard production run?
A: Every cut of Warm & Natural will shrink 3–5% on the customer's first wash. This is consistent and expected — most longarm studios simply communicate this to customers as a feature of natural cotton batting.
Q: Is the 40-yard bolt a smart buy for a longarm studio?
A: For studios quilting 5+ queen quilts per week, the 40-yard format reduces restocking frequency, lowers per-yard cost, and ensures consistent batting quality across a long production run without switching batches mid-roll.
Q: Can I store a 40-yard roll of batting in a standard studio space?
A: Yes — rolled batting stores efficiently on standard batting roll holders. At 90" wide, the roll's footprint is manageable. Proper storage away from direct sunlight and moisture preserves the batting quality over time.
Q: Is this batting in stock at Linda's Electric Quilters?
A: Check the current product listing for live inventory. Large-format batting bolts sell quickly at Linda's — ordering ahead is recommended for studios that rely on continuous availability.
Volume value for serious studios — shop Warm & Natural Cotton Batting 90" x 40 yards at Linda's Electric Quilters.
