Description
Quilters Dream Select Natural Cotton is 100% cotton with nothing added: no scrim, no resin, no glue. The cotton is mechanically cleaned rather than chemically processed, then carded, crosslapped and needle-punched, which is why it stays consistent across the roll and lets a needle glide through. Select is the mid loft in the Dream Cotton line, lighter than Deluxe and Supreme, heavier than Request, and it is the one most of our customers reach for first.
Each roll is 60" wide by 30 yards. That width covers throw quilts, baby and crib quilts, table runners and wall hangings in one piece, and the 30-yard length works out to roughly fifteen throw-size cuts. It is the roll we point longarmers to for lap-quilt production and for small customer jobs where a 93" roll would waste batting. For twin tops and larger, use the 93" roll.
It quilts well by hand and by machine, drapes softly, and can be stitched as closely as you like or up to 8" apart. Shrinkage is minimal and Quilters Dream does not recommend pre-washing. Because there is no scrim or polyester, it is also the cotton batting we recommend for microwave projects when used with cotton fabric and cotton thread.
This roll is sold on pre-order and ships in roughly 8 weeks.
Specifications
| Fiber content | 100% natural cotton |
|---|---|
| Roll size | 60" wide x 30 yards |
| Color | Natural (unbleached) |
| Loft | Select (mid loft) |
| Scrim | No |
| Shrinkage | Minimal; pre-washing not recommended |
| Max distance between stitches | 8" |
| Construction | Carded, crosslapped and needle-punched; no resin or glue |
| Thermal value | R=3.8 |
| Care | Machine wash and dry |
| Best for | Hand and machine quilting, bed quilts, wearables, microwave-safe projects with cotton thread |
| Also available as | 93" roll · 120" roll · pre-cut packages · white 93" roll |
| SKU | QDDS-N4SR |
What one 60" x 30 yd roll makes
Cut lengths run along the 30-yard roll; width is fixed at 60". Counts are approximate and assume no waste.
Compare and choose
- Quilters Dream Select Cotton vs Warm & Natural: which should I buy?
- Both are needle-punched 100% cotton, but Warm & Natural has a scrim and can be quilted up to 10" apart, which makes it firmer and flatter. Dream Select Cotton has no scrim, so it is softer with more drape, needles more easily by hand, and should be quilted within 8". Choose Dream Cotton for a soft bed quilt or hand quilting; choose Warm & Natural for maximum flatness and wide stitch spacing. Warm & Natural 90" x 40 yd roll
- Request, Select, Deluxe or Supreme: which Dream Cotton loft do I need?
- Request is the thinnest and lightest, Select (this roll) is the mid loft, Deluxe is heavier, and Supreme is the heaviest and densest. Select is the all-round choice for most bed quilts and wearables. Go down to Request for a very flat, antique look, or up to Deluxe or Supreme for more warmth and weight. Request Natural Cotton roll
- Is a 60" roll wide enough for a twin quilt?
- No. A twin top is about 72" wide and you want batting at least 4" wider than the shorter side of the top. The 60" roll is sized for throws (60" x 72" and smaller), crib quilts, runners and wall hangings. For twin and larger, step up to the 93" roll. 93" roll
- Natural or white cotton: which do I need?
- Natural (this roll) is unbleached and looks right under most fabrics. Under white or very pale tops, unbleached cotton can shadow through, so use the Select White Cotton roll for white and pastel quilts. Select White Cotton 93" roll
- Do I need to pre-wash Dream Cotton?
- No. Quilters Dream does not recommend pre-washing. The cotton is exceptionally clean and shrinkage is minimal, so you get only a light crinkle after the first wash rather than the 3-5% you see with some cotton battings.
- Is this batting microwave-safe for bowl cozies and hot pads?
- Yes, with the usual caveats. Dream Select Cotton is 100% cotton with no scrim, resin or polyester, so it can go in the microwave when the project is made entirely of cotton fabric and cotton thread. Polyester, blends, wool and fusible battings are not microwave-safe.
- How far apart can I quilt it?
- Up to 8" apart. The needle-punched construction holds the fibers together without a scrim, so dense custom quilting and open pantographs both work.
- 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
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