Hobbs Tuscany Bleached Cotton vs Linda's Choice Batting
Hobbs Tuscany Bleached Cotton vs Hobbs Linda’s Choice Batting
Both are 100% bleached cotton battings — but they come from different Hobbs lines and have slightly different constructions. If you’re looking for a brilliant white, chemical-clean cotton batting, here’s how these two compare.
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Hobbs Tuscany Bleached Cotton 96"
SKU: BATT-TCBBY-96
$284.79 / 30 yd roll
100% pre-shrunk bleached cotton • Scrim-free • 96" wide • Flat, elegant • Brilliant white
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Linda’s Choice 108" Bleached Cotton
SKU: BATT-37000
$289.79 / 25 yd roll
100% bleached cotton • Cotton scrim • 108" wide • Brilliant white • Exclusive to Linda’s
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Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Tuscany Bleached | Linda’s Choice |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber | 100% pre-shrunk bleached cotton Tie | 100% bleached cotton |
| Scrim | Scrim-free Tuscany | Cotton scrim Linda’s Choice |
| Pre-shrunk | Yes Tuscany | Not pre-shrunk |
| Width | 96" | 108" Linda’s Choice |
| Yardage / roll | 30 yards Tuscany | 25 yards |
| Longarm stability | Good (scrim-free needs care) | Better — scrim provides stability Linda’s Choice |
| Available at | Multiple retailers | Linda’s only Linda’s Choice |
▶ Our VerdictTuscany Bleached is pre-shrunk and scrim-free — ideal for show quilters who want absolute flatness and the finest hand. Linda’s Choice has a cotton scrim for longarm stability, is 108" wide for minimal seaming on large quilts, and is exclusive to Linda’s. For large-format longarm work, Linda’s Choice has the edge; for extreme hand quality, Tuscany wins.
Who Should Choose Which?
Choose Tuscany Bleached if you…
- Want a scrim-free, pre-shrunk construction
- Make show quilts where the finest hand matters
- Prefer 30-yard rolls for more yardage
- Want the Hobbs Tuscany premium line
Choose Linda’s Choice if you…
- Need 108" width for large quilts without seams
- Want cotton scrim stability for longarm loading
- Want an exclusive Linda’s product
- Do high-volume white-on-white or wholecloth work
Frequently Asked Questions
What does scrim-free mean?
Scrim is a thin stabilizing fabric layer needled into the batting during manufacturing. Scrim-free batting (like Tuscany Bleached) has no added layer — just pure batting fiber. It produces the finest, most drapey hand but requires more care when loading on a longarm.
Does pre-shrunk batting still shrink in the wash?
Very minimally — pre-shrunk batting has had most of the shrinkage removed during processing. You still get slight additional shrinkage on first home washing, but far less than non-pre-shrunk cotton batting.
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