Warm & Plush Cotton Batting in the 45" x 10-yard bolt from The Warm Company is the most luxuriously thick natural cotton batting The Warm Company makes — 50% more cotton fiber than Warm & Natural, no scrim, and no synthetic content — delivering the warmest, softest, most sumptuous natural cotton quilting experience available.
Top 10 Questions About Warm & Plush Cotton Batting
Q: What makes Warm & Plush different from Warm & Natural?
A: Warm & Plush contains 50% more cotton fiber per square yard than Warm & Natural, giving it a noticeably higher loft and softer, more luxurious hand. It also contains no scrim — just pure, loose cotton fiber that drapes and compresses beautifully for hand quilting.
Q: Does Warm & Plush have a scrim layer?
A: No — Warm & Plush is scrim-free, making it the softest, most natural cotton batting in The Warm Company lineup. Without a scrim, it is exceptionally needle-friendly for hand quilting but requires closer quilting lines than scrim-reinforced battings.
Q: Is Warm & Plush good for hand quilting?
A: It is one of the finest battings for hand quilting available. The extra-thick, scrim-free cotton construction creates a batting that feels like quilting through a cloud — the needle passes through with minimal resistance, producing beautiful, even stitches.
Q: What is the 45" width ideal for?
A: The 45" width is suited for smaller quilting projects, garment-scale quilting, baby quilts, and crafts where a narrower bolt is more practical than a full longarm-width roll. It is also ideal for shops that carry Warm & Plush as a retail product for home quilters.
Q: How far apart can I quilt Warm & Plush batting?
A: Without a scrim, Warm & Plush requires closer quilting — The Warm Company recommends quilting within 2–3 inches to keep the thick cotton stable and prevent shifting over time.
Q: Is Warm & Plush appropriate for longarm quilting?
A: Warm & Plush is better suited for domestic machine quilting and hand quilting due to its high loft and scrim-free construction. For longarm quilting, a scrim version (Warm & Natural or Warm 100) provides better tear resistance under frame tension.
Q: Does Warm & Plush shrink when washed?
A: Yes — expect more shrinkage than with scrim battings, as the extra cotton content produces a more dramatic first-wash crinkle. This can be a beautiful feature in the finished quilt or managed by pre-washing the batting before use.
Q: Is Warm & Plush suitable for baby quilts?
A: Yes — the completely natural cotton content with no synthetic fibers, scrim, or chemical binders makes it one of the most gentle and natural batting options for baby quilts and nursery projects.
Q: What finished quilt projects benefit most from Warm & Plush?
A: Throw quilts, lap quilts, and bed quilts where maximum natural warmth and a luxuriously thick feel are priorities. It is also popular for hand-quilted heirloom projects where the extra-soft batting enhances the hand-quilting experience.
Q: Is Warm & Plush available in wider roll widths?
A: Yes — Warm & Plush is also available in 90" x 25-yard rolls for longarm-scale projects. The 45" x 10-yard bolt is the retail-friendly format for home quilters and shops. Check Linda's Electric Quilters for all available sizes.
The warmest, softest natural cotton batting — shop Warm & Plush Cotton Batting 45" x 10 yards at Linda's Electric Quilters.
