Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton with Scrim 120in Batting Roll
The Hobbs Heirloom 100% Cotton with Scrim 120" Batting Roll is a premium all-cotton batting in a king-wide 120" format from Hobbs Bonded Fibers. The 120" width provides seamless single-piece batting coverage for king and California king quilts, eliminating the need to seam two batting pieces together and ensuring consistent loft across the full quilt surface.
Product Details
- Fiber: 100% natural cotton — no polyester content
- Width: 120" — king-width for seamless king and California king coverage
- Construction: Needle-punched with polyester scrim for stability during longarm quilting
- Brand: Hobbs Bonded Fibers
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why use the 120" width for king quilts?
- Standard queen-width batting (96") requires seaming for king quilts, creating a seam line across the quilt surface. The 120" width provides single-piece coverage for king and California king quilts without any seaming, saving setup time and ensuring even loft.
- How many king quilts does a 30-yard roll yield?
- A standard king quilt uses approximately 3.5 yards of batting with adequate loading overhang. A 30-yard roll yields approximately 8 king quilts.
- Does this batting shrink?
- Yes — approximately 3–5% on first washing. Pre-wash if a perfectly flat finish is desired. The slight shrinkage creates the beloved antique quilt crinkle that many quilters prefer.
- What stitch spacing is recommended?
- Hobbs recommends quilting within 10" for their cotton with scrim battings. The scrim provides additional stability allowing slightly wider stitch spacing than battings without scrim.
- Can this be used for a queen quilt even though it’s king width?
- Yes — the 120" batting works for queen quilts with extra loading margin. It uses slightly more batting per quilt than the 96" width, but is an acceptable choice for studios quilting a mix of queen and king.
