Hobbs Linda’s Choice Batting vs Hobbs 80/20 — What’s the Difference?

Linda’s Choice is a 100% bleached cotton batting made exclusively by Hobbs for Linda’s Electric Quilters. It’s not the same as standard Hobbs 80/20 — different fiber, different whiteness, different character. Here’s a side-by-side breakdown.

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Linda’s Choice 100% Bleached Cotton

SKU: BATT-37000

$289.79 / 25 yd roll

100% bleached cotton • Cotton scrim • 108" wide • Brilliant white • Flat, elegant drape • Exclusive to Linda’s

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Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting

SKU: HLBY-96

$149.99 / 30 yd roll

80% cotton / 20% poly • Resin scrim • 96" wide • Natural white • Light loft

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	Linda’s Choice	Hobbs 80/20
Fiber	100% bleached cotton Linda’s Choice	80% cotton / 20% poly
Color	Brilliant white — bleached Linda’s Choice	Natural white / cream
Width	108" — extra wide Linda’s Choice	96"
Scrim	Cotton scrim	Resin-bonded 80/20
Loft	Very flat — elegant drape Linda’s Choice	Light — slight body
Show quilts	Preferred for white-on-white work Linda’s Choice	Excellent general use
Price / roll	$289.79 (25 yds)	$149.99 (30 yds) 80/20
Exclusive to Linda’s	Yes Linda’s Choice	No

▶ Our VerdictLinda’s Choice is the premium choice for white-on-white quilts, wholecloth work, and any project where a brilliant bleached-white batting is essential. Its 108" width also means fewer seams when batting large quilts. The Hobbs 80/20 remains the best everyday value for high-volume longarm studios.

Who Should Choose Which?

Choose Linda’s Choice if you…

Make white-on-white or wholecloth quilts
Need brilliant white batting under light fabrics
Quilt extra-wide quilts (108" format)
Want an exclusive Linda’s product
Show in categories requiring 100% cotton

Choose Hobbs 80/20 if you…

Run a high-volume longarm studio
Want the best price per yard
Make everyday bed quilts and gifts
Don’t need bleached-white batting
Want the most widely available batting

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does batting whiteness matter?

Batting color shows through light-colored or white fabrics. An unbleached natural-white batting can cast a cream or yellow tinge under white fabric. Linda’s Choice bleached cotton stays brilliantly white even through thin or sheer fabric.

Is Linda’s Choice batting available anywhere else?

No — Linda’s Choice is manufactured by Hobbs exclusively for Linda’s Electric Quilters. It is not sold through any other retailer.

Why is Linda’s Choice 108" wide?

The 108" width allows you to bat most queen and king quilts in a single pass without piecing the batting — which eliminates potential seam lines and saves time on the longarm.

Can I use Linda’s Choice on a longarm?

Yes — it’s specifically designed for longarm use. The cotton scrim provides stability and it loads and tracks cleanly on all major longarm frames.

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