Description
Pellon 80/20 Cotton/Polyester with Scrim is a low-loft blend batting for quilters who want the flat, traditional look of cotton with a little more strength and less shrinkage than pure cotton. The 34" x 45" craft package is the one to grab for table runners, wall hangings, placemats, tote bags and baby-doll quilts. It is also a cheap way to try the batting before committing to a bed-size package.
The batting is needle-punched through a soft scrim, which is what lets it be quilted up to 10" apart without bunching or bearding. Loft is 1/16", so quilting shows as texture rather than puff, and the blend shrinks 3-5% in the first wash for the gently crinkled finish most bed quilts are after. It runs through a longarm, a domestic machine or a hand-quilting hoop without complaint.
Specifications
| Fiber content | 80% Cotton / 20% Polyester |
|---|---|
| Package size | 34" x 45", one pre-cut batt |
| Color | Natural |
| Loft | 1/16" |
| Scrim | Yes |
| Shrinkage | 3-5% |
| Max distance between stitches | 10" |
| Construction | Needle-punched with a soft scrim |
| Care | Hand or machine wash; dry cleanable |
| Best for | Everyday bed quilts, throws and machine quilting where a flat finish is wanted |
| Also available as | crib size · twin size · full size · queen size · king size · 90" x 6 yard bolt |
| SKU | DSE3445PKG |
Compare and choose
- Pellon 80/20 vs Hobbs Heirloom 80/20: what is the difference?
- Both are 80% cotton, 20% polyester, needle-punched, and shrink 3-5%. Pellon adds a scrim, which stabilizes the batt and lets you quilt up to 10" apart; Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 has no scrim, is a touch loftier at about 1/8", and should be quilted within 4". Pick Pellon for wide, simple quilting or an edge-to-edge pantograph; pick Hobbs when you want a slightly softer, more drapey hand. Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 packages
- 80/20 blend or Pellon 100% cotton with scrim?
- They look and quilt almost the same: both are 1/16" loft, scrim-stabilized, and good to 10" between lines. The 20% polyester in the blend adds resilience, resists creasing in the package and holds up a little better over years of washing. The 100% cotton is the choice if you want an all-natural fiber or plan to do heavy hand quilting. Pellon Natural Cotton with Scrim packages
- Is the craft size big enough for a baby quilt?
- Usually not. At 34" x 45" it suits wall hangings, runners, placemats and bags. Most baby and crib quilts run 36" to 45" wide and need the 45" x 60" crib package. Pellon 80/20 crib package
- How far apart can I quilt it?
- Up to 10" between lines, thanks to the scrim. On a small project that means a few straight lines or a simple grid is enough to hold it, and it stays stable under a walking foot or free-motion quilting.
- Do I need to pre-wash this batting?
- No. Use it straight from the package and expect 3-5% shrinkage in the first wash, which pulls the quilt into the soft, crinkled finish most quilters want. If you need the quilt to stay flat and square, for a wall hanging for instance, wash and dry the finished piece gently or choose a polyester batting that does not shrink.
- Can I use this for a microwave bowl cozy or hot pad?
- No. The polyester content and the scrim make it unsafe in a microwave. For bowl cozies and potato bags use Pellon Wrap-N-Zap, which is the only batting we sell that is made for microwave use. Pellon Wrap-N-Zap
Same batting, other formats
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 90" x 108" Queen Size Package. Color: Natural.
$19.00
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 120" x 120" King Size Package. Color: Natural.
$27.50
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 72" x 90" Twin Size Package. Color: Natural.
$15.50
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 81" x 96" Full Size Package. Color: Natural.
$16.50
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 45" x 60" Crib Size Package. Color: Natural.
$10.00
Pellon® 80/20 Cotton/Polyester Batting With Scrim 90" x 6 yards Bolt. Color: Natural.
$28.00
