Katahdin Summer 3oz vs Autumn 4oz: which weight should I buy?

Both are the same 100% needle-punched cotton with no scrim, quilted up to 8" apart. Summer 3oz is lighter and lower loft, easier to hand quilt and cooler on the bed. Autumn 4oz is a midweight with more body, a slightly fuller look and a bit more warmth. Pick Summer for hand quilting and warm climates, Autumn for an everyday bed quilt.

Will this fit a 90" x 108" queen quilt top?

Only exactly, with no margin. You want batting about 4" larger than the top on each dimension for home machine quilting and more for a longarm frame. This 108" x 90" batt suits queen tops up to about 104" x 86"; for a full 90" x 108" top, use the 120" x 120" king size and trim.

Katahdin vs Warm & Natural: what is the difference?

Both are needle-punched 100% cotton. Warm & Natural has a scrim, which lets it be quilted up to 10" apart and makes it a little firmer. Katahdin has no scrim, resin or binder and should be quilted within 8". Choose Katahdin if you want pure cotton fiber with nothing added; choose Warm & Natural for very open quilting.

Do I need to pre-wash Katahdin cotton batting?

No. Katahdin is made to be used straight from the package; no pre-shrinking is required. As with any cotton batting, make a small test sandwich if you want to see how much texture the finished quilt gets after its first wash.

Is there a scrim, and does that matter?

There is no scrim in Katahdin. A scrim is a thin binder layer that lets battings be quilted farther apart. Without one, Katahdin relies on needle-punching for stability, which is why it can still be quilted up to 8" apart. Hand quilters often prefer no-scrim cotton because the needle passes through more easily.

Is Katahdin Summer good for hand quilting?

Yes. Bosal describes Summer as lightweight cotton for ease in hand quilting. The 3oz weight and lack of scrim let the needle rock through easily and give small, even stitches.

Katahdin Premium 100% Cotton Batting - Summer 3oz - 108in x 90in - Linda's Electric Quilters

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Katahdin Premium 100% Cotton Batting - Summer 3oz - 108in x 90in

Name: Katahdin Premium 100% Cotton Batting - Summer 3oz - 108in x 90in
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Katahdin Premium Summer 3oz is a 100% cotton batting from Bosal, cut to 108" x 90" for queen bed quilts, with a finished top up to about 104" x 86". Summer is the light, 3oz weight in the Katahdin line: thin and easy to needle, which is why hand quilters reach for it, and it gives a flat, traditional finish under machine quilting too.

The cotton is triple-carded and needle-punched, with no scrim, resin or binders, so it is 100% natural fiber. Needle-punching makes it very stable: you can stitch up to 8" apart, and it needs no pre-shrinking.

Specifications

Fiber content	100% Cotton
Package size	108" x 90" (queen)
Weight	3oz (lightweight)
Loft	Low
Scrim	No
Max distance between stitches	8"
Construction	Triple-carded, needle-punched; no scrim, resin or binders
Fusible	No
Care	No pre-shrinking required
Best for	Hand quilting, machine quilting, queen quilts
Also available as	45" x 60" crib · 72" x 90" twin · 90" x 96" full · 120" x 120" king
SKU	CDS-393B-WHT

Katahdin Summer 3oz vs Autumn 4oz: which weight should I buy?: Both are the same 100% needle-punched cotton with no scrim, quilted up to 8" apart. Summer 3oz is lighter and lower loft, easier to hand quilt and cooler on the bed. Autumn 4oz is a midweight with more body, a slightly fuller look and a bit more warmth. Pick Summer for hand quilting and warm climates, Autumn for an everyday bed quilt. Katahdin Autumn 4oz
Will this fit a 90" x 108" queen quilt top?: Only exactly, with no margin. You want batting about 4" larger than the top on each dimension for home machine quilting and more for a longarm frame. This 108" x 90" batt suits queen tops up to about 104" x 86"; for a full 90" x 108" top, use the 120" x 120" king size and trim. Katahdin Summer 120" x 120"
Katahdin vs Warm & Natural: what is the difference?: Both are needle-punched 100% cotton. Warm & Natural has a scrim, which lets it be quilted up to 10" apart and makes it a little firmer. Katahdin has no scrim, resin or binder and should be quilted within 8". Choose Katahdin if you want pure cotton fiber with nothing added; choose Warm & Natural for very open quilting. Warm & Natural packages
Do I need to pre-wash Katahdin cotton batting?: No. Katahdin is made to be used straight from the package; no pre-shrinking is required. As with any cotton batting, make a small test sandwich if you want to see how much texture the finished quilt gets after its first wash.
Is there a scrim, and does that matter?: There is no scrim in Katahdin. A scrim is a thin binder layer that lets battings be quilted farther apart. Without one, Katahdin relies on needle-punching for stability, which is why it can still be quilted up to 8" apart. Hand quilters often prefer no-scrim cotton because the needle passes through more easily.
Is Katahdin Summer good for hand quilting?: Yes. Bosal describes Summer as lightweight cotton for ease in hand quilting. The 3oz weight and lack of scrim let the needle rock through easily and give small, even stitches.