61", 93" or 122": which width do I need?

Allow about 4" of extra batting on every side of the top. The 61" roll covers tops up to about 57" on the narrow side (crib, throw and lap quilts). The 93" roll covers up to about 89" (twin, full and a standard queen cut). The 122" roll covers up to about 118", so king tops fit in one piece with no seam.

100% cotton or the poly/cotton blend?

Both are Color Me Cotton battings with the same scrim liner, 12" stitch distance and 1-2% shrinkage. Choose the 100% cotton when you want no synthetic fiber; the blend adds polyester for a little more resilience. Air Lite does not publish the blend ratio, so if you need a stated 80/20, look at Hobbs Heirloom 80/20.

Air Lite cotton vs Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton with Scrim?

Both are 100% cotton with a scrim. Hobbs Heirloom has a low loft of about 1/8", shrinks 3-5% and should be quilted within 4", which gives a crinkled, antique look. Air Lite lists 1-2% shrinkage and up to 12" between stitches, so it suits open, widely spaced quilting and a flatter finish.

How does it compare with Warm & Natural?

Warm & Natural is needle-punched cotton on a thin polypropylene scrim and can be quilted up to 10" apart; it comes in 90" and 124" widths. Air Lite cotton allows up to 12" between stitches and lists 1-2% shrinkage. Both suit longarm work; choose by the width you need.

What does the scrim liner do?

The scrim is a thin stabilizing layer. It helps prevent bearding, keeps the batting square and stable on the frame, and makes it resistant to pucker marks.

Do I need to pre-wash this batting?

No. It is completely washable and needs no pre-wash. Shrinkage is generally 1-2% or less, so the finished quilt stays close to its original size.

Do you ship batting rolls to Alaska or Hawaii?

No. Batting rolls ship only to the 48 contiguous states. If you are outside that area, pre-cut packages are the better option.

61" 100% Cotton batting with scrim liner, 40 yards

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61" 100% Cotton batting with scrim liner, 40 yards

Name: 61" 100% Cotton batting with scrim liner, 40 yards
Brand: Air Lite Manufacturing
SKU: ALMDS-RBC61/40
Price: 302.49 USD
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Air Lite's Color Me Cotton is a 100% cotton batting on a scrim liner, made only from domestically grown cotton. The cotton is cleaned to remove the seed husks and sticks that cause oil marks and broken needles. It runs well on longarm and short-arm machines, it is easy to hand quilt, and it can be stitched up to 12" apart. It drapes nicely and never feels stiff.

The 61" width is the crib, throw and lap-quilt width. With the usual 4" of extra batting on each side, it covers tops up to about 57" on the narrow side, and the 40-yard length gives roughly 20 throw cuts. For twin and larger tops, step up to the 93" roll.

The scrim liner helps prevent bearding and keeps the batting stable and square, so it resists pucker marks. The batting is uniform, with no thick and thin spots and no loose fibers that migrate or beard. It is completely washable, needs no pre-wash, and shrinkage is generally 1-2% or less.

Specifications

Fiber content	100% Cotton (domestically grown)
Roll size	61" wide x 40 yards
Scrim	Yes, scrim liner
Shrinkage	1-2% or less
Max distance between stitches	12"
Care	Completely washable; no pre-wash necessary
Best for	Longarm and short-arm machine quilting, hand quilting
Also available as	93" x 20 yd roll · 93" x 40 yd roll · 122" x 20 yd roll · 122" x 40 yd roll
SKU	ALMDS-RBC61/40

~20 throw cuts
60" x 72"

~32 crib cuts
45" x 60"

0 twin cuts
see the 93" roll

Cut lengths run along the 40-yard roll; width is fixed at 61". Each cut is turned whichever way fits best. Counts are approximate and assume no waste.

61", 93" or 122": which width do I need?: Allow about 4" of extra batting on every side of the top. The 61" roll covers tops up to about 57" on the narrow side (crib, throw and lap quilts). The 93" roll covers up to about 89" (twin, full and a standard queen cut). The 122" roll covers up to about 118", so king tops fit in one piece with no seam. 100% cotton with scrim 122" roll
100% cotton or the poly/cotton blend?: Both are Color Me Cotton battings with the same scrim liner, 12" stitch distance and 1-2% shrinkage. Choose the 100% cotton when you want no synthetic fiber; the blend adds polyester for a little more resilience. Air Lite does not publish the blend ratio, so if you need a stated 80/20, look at Hobbs Heirloom 80/20. Poly/cotton blend 61" x 40 yd roll
Air Lite cotton vs Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton with Scrim?: Both are 100% cotton with a scrim. Hobbs Heirloom has a low loft of about 1/8", shrinks 3-5% and should be quilted within 4", which gives a crinkled, antique look. Air Lite lists 1-2% shrinkage and up to 12" between stitches, so it suits open, widely spaced quilting and a flatter finish. Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton with Scrim 96" roll
How does it compare with Warm & Natural?: Warm & Natural is needle-punched cotton on a thin polypropylene scrim and can be quilted up to 10" apart; it comes in 90" and 124" widths. Air Lite cotton allows up to 12" between stitches and lists 1-2% shrinkage. Both suit longarm work; choose by the width you need. Warm & Natural 90" x 40 yd bolt
What does the scrim liner do?: The scrim is a thin stabilizing layer. It helps prevent bearding, keeps the batting square and stable on the frame, and makes it resistant to pucker marks.
Do I need to pre-wash this batting?: No. It is completely washable and needs no pre-wash. Shrinkage is generally 1-2% or less, so the finished quilt stays close to its original size.
Do you ship batting rolls to Alaska or Hawaii?: No. Batting rolls ship only to the 48 contiguous states. If you are outside that area, pre-cut packages are the better option. Shop packaged batting