Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting 96in Wide By The Yard

The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Batting — 96" Wide By The Yard provides Hobbs’ industry-standard 80/20 cotton-polyester batting at flexible custom yardage in the standard 96" production width. By-the-yard purchasing allows individual quilters and small studios to access the quality of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 without committing to a full production roll, making it practical for specific quilts, special projects, and supplemental studio inventory.

Top 10 Questions About Hobbs 80/20 96in By The Yard

When is by-the-yard 80/20 the right choice?: For individual quilters who need a specific yardage for one quilt; for small studios filling inventory gaps between roll deliveries; for customers who want to purchase batting for their own quilt project; and for studios testing 80/20 quality before committing to a full roll purchase.
Is the quality the same as the roll format?: Yes — same Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 construction, same 96" width, cut from production rolls.
How many yards do I need for a queen quilt?: A standard queen quilt requires approximately 2.75–3 yards of 96" batting with standard loading overlap allowances.
Does Hobbs 80/20 shrink after washing?: Yes — approximately 3–5% after first wash, creating the characteristic vintage crinkle cotton quilts are known for.
What stitch distance is required?: Hobbs recommends stitching no more than 4" apart for Heirloom 80/20.
Is this the right choice for a hand quilter?: Yes — Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is a respected hand quilting batting. The cotton content provides the needle-friendly quality hand quilters seek.
Is pre-washing required?: No — use directly from purchase without pre-washing.
Can I purchase a single yard?: Check current Linda’s purchasing minimums for by-the-yard batting. Most stores offer single-yard minimums.
Is 96" wide appropriate for queen quilts?: 96" accommodates standard queen quilts with standard loading overlap. For full king production without piecing, 120" wide batting is needed.
Is by-the-yard economical compared to roll format?: Roll format is more economical per yard for high-volume studios. By-the-yard pricing is appropriate for individual projects and occasional use where roll inventory commitment is not practical.