{"title":"Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 120in Wide Batting By The Yard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHobbs Heirloom 80\/20 120\" Wide Batting — By The Yard\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the flexibility of purchasing Hobbs’ industry-leading 80\/20 cotton-polyester batting at the exact yardage needed without committing to a full production roll. The 120\" width accommodates full king-size quilts without piecing, and the by-the-yard option is ideal for individual quilters, small studios, and projects requiring a specific yardage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTop 10 Questions About Hobbs 80\/20 120in Batting By The Yard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy buy by the yard instead of a full roll?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eBy-the-yard purchasing allows individual quilters and small studios to access the full 120\" width for a single king quilt without purchasing 30 yards. It is also ideal for studios that want to offer 80\/20 as an occasional customer option without the inventory commitment of a full roll.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is the minimum yardage I can purchase?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eCheck current Linda’s purchasing minimums for by-the-yard batting. Most stores sell by the yard with a one-yard minimum.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs the by-the-yard batting the same quality as the roll?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — same Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 quality, same 120\" width, sold in custom yardage increments from the same production rolls.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eHow many yards do I need for a king quilt?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA standard king quilt (approximately 100\" x 116\" finished) requires approximately 3.5 yards of 120\" batting with standard overlap allowances. Add extra yardage for generous loading overlap on a longarm frame.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs 80\/20 the most popular batting choice among customers?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80\/20 cotton-polyester is one of the most requested batting choices in the longarm industry. The combination of cotton natural quality with polyester durability appeals to the widest range of quilt recipients.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eDoes Hobbs 80\/20 shrink after washing?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSome shrinkage is normal — typically 3–5% after the first wash, creating the beloved vintage crinkle characteristic of cotton-batting quilts.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 available in 96\" wide as well?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 is available in both 96\" and 120\" widths. For queen and smaller quilts, 96\" is sufficient and slightly more economical. For king quilts, 120\" eliminates batting piecing.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat stitch distance is required?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eHobbs recommends stitching no more than 4\" apart for Heirloom 80\/20. Always check current Hobbs guidelines as recommendations may be updated.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs this batting appropriate for beginners?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 is one of the most forgiving and user-friendly battings in the market, suitable for beginning and experienced longarm quilters alike.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCan I use this for hand quilting?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — Hobbs Heirloom battings are designed for both hand and machine quilting and are a respected choice among hand quilters for their natural cotton needle-friendly quality.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommon Uses for Hobbs 80\/20 120in Wide Batting By The Yard\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual king-size quilts requiring 120\" wide batting without purchasing a full roll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer quilts where a specific yardage of 80\/20 at full king width is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall studios offering 80\/20 as an occasional customer batting option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeirloom and special quilts where the exact yardage is predetermined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesting 80\/20 quality before committing to a full production roll purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide-back quilts requiring the full 120\" batting width at custom yardage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling batting inventory gaps between roll deliveries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual quilters who prefer purchasing batting by the yard for each project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hobbs-heirloom-80-20-120-wide-batting-roll","title":"Hobbs Heirloom 80\/20 120\" Wide Batting Roll - 30 Yards","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"prod-detail-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHobbs Heirloom Premium 80\/20 in the extra-wide 120\" format is built for longarm quilters working on oversized and king-size tops that need full coverage in a single pass. At 120\" wide by 30 yards, one roll backs the largest quilts without piecing the batting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blend of 80% natural cotton and 20% fine polyester is needle-punched and lightly resin-bonded for strength and durability. Close quilting gives a flat, low-loft antique look, while wider spacing lets the loft come up slightly. Because the cotton is unbleached, it is best paired with medium and dark fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFiber content\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80% Cotton \/ 20% Polyester\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoll size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\" wide x 30 yards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (unbleached)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLoft\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 1\/8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShrinkage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax distance between stitches\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeedle-punched, resin-bonded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOversized and king longarm quilts; medium to dark fabrics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHLBY-120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow wide is this batting roll?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is 120\" wide by 30 yards, the widest Heirloom 80\/20 roll, made to cover king and oversized quilt tops in one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this with white or light quilts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is unbleached natural batting and can slightly shadow through very light fabrics. For white or pastel quilts, choose the bleached Heirloom instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow close should I quilt it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuilt up to 4\" apart. Closer stitching gives a flatter, more durable finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to pre-wash it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Pre-washing is not recommended. Expect 3-5% shrinkage on the first wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping note: Batting rolls cannot ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or anywhere outside the 48 contiguous states. 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