Do I really need bleached batting for a white quilt?

If the top or backing is white, cream or pastel, yes. Natural cotton batting has small tan flecks and a cream tone that can show as a faint shadow through pale fabric, especially after washing pulls the layers together. Under medium and dark fabrics the natural Heirloom 80/20 package is fine and the shadow issue does not arise.

Queen or king package: which size do I order?

Measure your finished top and add at least 4" on every side for longarm loading, or 2" to 3" for a domestic machine. A top up to about 84" x 100" fits the queen 90" x 108" package. Anything wider than that, including most king tops at 108" to 120" wide, needs the king 120" x 120" package.

Hobbs Bleached 80/20 vs Quilters Dream Select White 80/20: what is the difference?

Both are white 80/20 cotton-poly blends quilted up to 4" apart. Hobbs is bonded and needle-punched with about 1/8"+ loft and 3-5% shrinkage. Quilters Dream Select is their mid loft and is needle-punched without bonding, so it feels a touch softer in the hand. Most of our longarm customers stay with Hobbs because it matches the natural 80/20 they already run; try Dream if you prefer a slightly softer, unbonded batting.

Is this the right batting for a baby quilt?

Yes, in the sense that it is soft, breathable, washes well and holds up to repeated laundering. The smallest size in this bleached package is queen, though, so for a crib quilt you would trim it down or buy the bleached 108" batting by the yard and order 2 yards.

Package, by the yard or roll: which should I buy?

A package is the simplest choice for one standard bed quilt and ships to all locations. By the yard lets you order exact lengths for odd sizes. The 30-yard roll is the lowest cost per yard for longarmers who quilt white tops regularly, but rolls ship only to the 48 contiguous states.

Do I need to pre-wash this batting?

No. Hobbs does not recommend pre-washing. Expect 3-5% shrinkage on the first wash of the finished quilt, which gives the soft, crinkled finish most quilters want.

How far apart can I quilt it?

Up to 4" apart. That covers most edge-to-edge pantographs and custom work; if you plan very open quilting or tying, pick a batting rated for wider spacing instead.

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Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80/20 Batting Package

Name: Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80/20 Batting Package
Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers
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Hobbs Heirloom Bleached 80/20 in a pre-cut package, sized for one quilt: queen 90" x 108" or king 120" x 120". This is the batting we reach for when a customer brings in a white, cream or pastel top. Unbleached batting can shadow through pale fabric; the bleached cotton and fine white polyester in this blend keep light quilts bright. Packages ship to every address, including Alaska and Hawaii, where rolls cannot go.

It handles like the natural Heirloom 80/20 that longarmers know: a soft, low-loft layer with the breathability and drape of cotton and the strength and bearding resistance of polyester. It is bonded and needle-punched, so it stays put under the needle and gives crisp stitch definition. Machine quilters and longarmers rate it excellent; hand quilters like how it needles but should test with their fabric. Hobbs does not recommend it under dark fabrics.

Specifications

Fiber content	80% Bleached Cotton / 20% Polyester
Package size	Queen 90" x 108" · King 120" x 120"
Color	White (bleached) · natural package · black package
Loft	Approx. 1/8"+
Scrim	No
Shrinkage	3-5%
Max distance between stitches	4"
Construction	Bonded and needle-punched
Care	Machine wash and dry; pre-washing not recommended
Best for	White and light-colored bed quilts, gift quilts, wall hangings and show quilts
Also available as	108" x 30-yard roll · 108" by the yard
SKU	BHL-90 (queen) · BHL-120 (king)

Do I really need bleached batting for a white quilt?: If the top or backing is white, cream or pastel, yes. Natural cotton batting has small tan flecks and a cream tone that can show as a faint shadow through pale fabric, especially after washing pulls the layers together. Under medium and dark fabrics the natural Heirloom 80/20 package is fine and the shadow issue does not arise. Hobbs 80/20 natural package
Queen or king package: which size do I order?: Measure your finished top and add at least 4" on every side for longarm loading, or 2" to 3" for a domestic machine. A top up to about 84" x 100" fits the queen 90" x 108" package. Anything wider than that, including most king tops at 108" to 120" wide, needs the king 120" x 120" package.
Hobbs Bleached 80/20 vs Quilters Dream Select White 80/20: what is the difference?: Both are white 80/20 cotton-poly blends quilted up to 4" apart. Hobbs is bonded and needle-punched with about 1/8"+ loft and 3-5% shrinkage. Quilters Dream Select is their mid loft and is needle-punched without bonding, so it feels a touch softer in the hand. Most of our longarm customers stay with Hobbs because it matches the natural 80/20 they already run; try Dream if you prefer a slightly softer, unbonded batting. Quilters Dream Select White 80/20 package
Is this the right batting for a baby quilt?: Yes, in the sense that it is soft, breathable, washes well and holds up to repeated laundering. The smallest size in this bleached package is queen, though, so for a crib quilt you would trim it down or buy the bleached 108" batting by the yard and order 2 yards. Hobbs Bleached 80/20 by the yard
Package, by the yard or roll: which should I buy?: A package is the simplest choice for one standard bed quilt and ships to all locations. By the yard lets you order exact lengths for odd sizes. The 30-yard roll is the lowest cost per yard for longarmers who quilt white tops regularly, but rolls ship only to the 48 contiguous states. Hobbs Bleached 80/20 108" x 30-yard roll
Do I need to pre-wash this batting?: No. Hobbs does not recommend pre-washing. Expect 3-5% shrinkage on the first wash of the finished quilt, which gives the soft, crinkled finish most quilters want.
How far apart can I quilt it?: Up to 4" apart. That covers most edge-to-edge pantographs and custom work; if you plan very open quilting or tying, pick a batting rated for wider spacing instead.