Bigelow wool vs Hobbs Heirloom Wool: what is the difference?

Bigelow has a scrim and can be quilted up to 8" apart. Hobbs Heirloom Wool is a bonded, superwashed wool with a loft of about 1/4" to 3/8" that should be quilted within 4", and it comes in queen and king sizes. Choose Bigelow for open quilting, Heirloom Wool for dense quilting and larger beds.

Will Bigelow wool batting shrink?

It is super washed to eliminate shrinkage, so you should see little to none, and there is no need to pre-wash.

Is the full 90" x 94" batt big enough for my quilt?

Plan on batting at least 2" larger than your top on every side, and about 4" on every side if it is going on a longarm frame. This 90" x 94" batt covers finished tops up to about 86" x 90" for domestic quilting, or about 82" x 86" on a longarm. It is short for a standard 90" x 108" queen top, which needs a queen or king batt.

Bigelow vs Hobbs Tuscany Wool?

Tuscany Wool is carded and resin-bonded with no scrim, so plan to quilt it more closely (up to 3"-4" depending on the listing). Bigelow's scrim lets you quilt up to 8" apart. Both are warm, light and breathable.

Can I use wool batting for hot pads or microwave bowl cozies?

No. Wool is not microwave safe. For bowl cozies use 100% cotton batting with no scrim or polyester, or Pellon Wrap-N-Zap.

Bigelow 100% Wool Batting 90in x 94in - Linda's Electric Quilters

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Bigelow 100% Wool Batting 90in x 94in

Name: Bigelow 100% Wool Batting 90in x 94in
Brand: Checker Distributor
SKU: CDS-W803B
Price: 28.04 USD
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Bigelow is a wool batting made in Maine from 100% New Zealand wool, with a scrim for stability. It is super washed to eliminate shrinkage, and the scrim lets you quilt up to 8" apart, which is wider spacing than the other wool battings we carry.

This package measures 90" x 94", sized for full and double bed quilts and oversized twins. Wool is light, warm and breathable, and it shows off quilting with more dimension than cotton. Bigelow is good for hand quilting, machine quilting and crafts.

If you prefer to quilt densely and want the classic lofty wool look in a queen or king size, Hobbs Heirloom Wool is the wool we stock.

Specifications

Fiber content	100% Wool (New Zealand)
Package size	90" x 94"
Scrim	Yes
Shrinkage	Super washed to eliminate shrinkage
Max distance between stitches	Up to 8"
Fusible	No
Best for	Hand quilting, machine quilting and crafts
Also available as	72" x 94"
SKU	CDS-W803B

Bigelow wool vs Hobbs Heirloom Wool: what is the difference?: Bigelow has a scrim and can be quilted up to 8" apart. Hobbs Heirloom Wool is a bonded, superwashed wool with a loft of about 1/4" to 3/8" that should be quilted within 4", and it comes in queen and king sizes. Choose Bigelow for open quilting, Heirloom Wool for dense quilting and larger beds. Hobbs Heirloom Wool packages
Will Bigelow wool batting shrink?: It is super washed to eliminate shrinkage, so you should see little to none, and there is no need to pre-wash.
Is the full 90" x 94" batt big enough for my quilt?: Plan on batting at least 2" larger than your top on every side, and about 4" on every side if it is going on a longarm frame. This 90" x 94" batt covers finished tops up to about 86" x 90" for domestic quilting, or about 82" x 86" on a longarm. It is short for a standard 90" x 108" queen top, which needs a queen or king batt.
Bigelow vs Hobbs Tuscany Wool?: Tuscany Wool is carded and resin-bonded with no scrim, so plan to quilt it more closely (up to 3"-4" depending on the listing). Bigelow's scrim lets you quilt up to 8" apart. Both are warm, light and breathable. Tuscany Wool, similar size
Can I use wool batting for hot pads or microwave bowl cozies?: No. Wool is not microwave safe. For bowl cozies use 100% cotton batting with no scrim or polyester, or Pellon Wrap-N-Zap. Pellon Wrap-N-Zap