Is 16oz too thick to machine quilt?

On a domestic machine, yes for most quilters. 16oz is best tied, or quilted on a longarm frame with wide spacing. For a machine-quilted high-loft project, use 6oz or 9oz.

Why does the roll look thin when it arrives?

Hobbs polyester is vacuum-compressed for shipping. Unbag it and let it rest for one to two weeks and it will recover its full loft.

Can I machine quilt high-loft polyester?

Yes, on a longarm or a domestic machine with a walking foot, quilting 4-6" apart. Very high lofts (12oz and 16oz) are usually tied or quilted on a frame rather than fed through a domestic machine.

96" vs 108" vs 120": which width for my quilt?

Pick a batting at least 4" wider than the shorter side of your quilt top. A queen top (about 90" x 108") fits a 96" roll with the 108" running along the roll. A king top (108" to 120" wide) does not fit a 96" roll in one piece; use a 120" roll.

Do you ship batting rolls to Alaska or Hawaii?

No. Rolls and boards ship only to the 48 contiguous states; orders from Alaska, Hawaii or outside the US are cancelled and refunded. Pre-cut packages ship to all locations.

Do I need to pre-wash this batting?

No. Polyester does not shrink, so the finished quilt keeps its size and shape. Pre-washing is not recommended for any Hobbs batting.

Hobbs Polyester 16oz Batting Roll — 96" x 13 Yards (AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER)

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Hobbs Polyester 16oz Batting Roll — 96" x 13 Yards (AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER) (Available for Pre-Order)

Name: Hobbs Polyester 16oz Batting Roll — 96" x 13 Yards (AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER)
Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers
SKU: BY-1696
Price: 152.16 USD
Availability: InStock

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Hobbs 16oz Polyester is a high-loft batting for projects where you want warmth, body and a soft, puffy finish: tied comforters and trapunto where you want maximum loft. The 96" x 13 yard roll is 100% polyester, so it does not shrink and the finished piece keeps its size and shape.

Important: this batting ships tightly compressed. Open the bag and let it relax for one to two weeks before use so it reaches its full 1" loft.

Specifications

Fiber content	100% Polyester, 16 oz
Roll size	96" wide x 13 yards
Color	White
Loft	Approx. 1"
Shrinkage	None
Max distance between stitches	4-6"
Construction	Bonded
Care	Machine wash and dry; no pre-washing
Best for	Tied comforters, trapunto, maximum loft
Also available as	6oz · 9oz · 12oz
SKU	BY-1696

~4 queen cuts
90" x 108"

~6 twin cuts
72" x 90"

~7 throw cuts
60" x 72"

0 king cuts
see the 120" roll

Cut lengths run along the 13-yard roll; width is fixed at 96". Counts are approximate and assume no waste.

Is 16oz too thick to machine quilt?: On a domestic machine, yes for most quilters. 16oz is best tied, or quilted on a longarm frame with wide spacing. For a machine-quilted high-loft project, use 6oz or 9oz. Hobbs 6oz polyester 96" roll
Why does the roll look thin when it arrives?: Hobbs polyester is vacuum-compressed for shipping. Unbag it and let it rest for one to two weeks and it will recover its full loft.
Can I machine quilt high-loft polyester?: Yes, on a longarm or a domestic machine with a walking foot, quilting 4-6" apart. Very high lofts (12oz and 16oz) are usually tied or quilted on a frame rather than fed through a domestic machine.
96" vs 108" vs 120": which width for my quilt?: Pick a batting at least 4" wider than the shorter side of your quilt top. A queen top (about 90" x 108") fits a 96" roll with the 108" running along the roll. A king top (108" to 120" wide) does not fit a 96" roll in one piece; use a 120" roll. 120" roll
Do you ship batting rolls to Alaska or Hawaii?: No. Rolls and boards ship only to the 48 contiguous states; orders from Alaska, Hawaii or outside the US are cancelled and refunded. Pre-cut packages ship to all locations. Shop packaged batting
Do I need to pre-wash this batting?: No. Polyester does not shrink, so the finished quilt keeps its size and shape. Pre-washing is not recommended for any Hobbs batting.