Quilters Dream Request Natural Cotton Batting King Roll - 120" x 30 yards
The Quilters Dream Request Natural Cotton Batting — King Roll (120" x 30 yards) is a premium 100% natural cotton batting on a production-size roll for longarm quilting studios. Request is Quilters Dream’s original loft — slightly lower than Select — for a traditional, flat look ideal for hand quilting or fine machine quilting where subtle texture is desired. Available on pre-order with approximately 8-week lead time.
Product Details
- Width: 120" — king width, covers king and California king quilts without seaming
- Length: 30 yards per roll — production longarm roll for high-volume use
- Fiber: 100% natural cotton — no polyester blend; breathable and soft
- Loft: Request loft — low to medium, for a flatter, more traditional quilt appearance
- Scrim: Cotton scrim for stability; resists bearding and shifting during quilting
- Availability: Pre-order — approximately 8 weeks lead time
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between Quilters Dream Request and Quilters Dream Select?
- Request has a lower loft than Select, giving finished quilts a flatter, more antique look. Select has a medium loft with more body and is slightly easier to needle at high speed. Request is preferred for hand quilting and fine heirloom machine quilting.
- Does natural cotton batting shrink?
- Yes — expect approximately 3–5% initial shrinkage after the first wash, which creates the desirable slightly puckered, antique appearance characteristic of 100% cotton batting. Pre-wash if you want a flat finish after washing.
- How far apart can I quilt with Request loft?
- Quilters Dream Request can be quilted up to 4" apart without batting shifting or migration. For open pantograph designs with more than 4" between lines, a higher-loft or scrimmed batting may be more stable.
- Is this batting good for hand quilting?
- Yes — natural cotton batting is the traditional choice for hand quilting. The low loft of Request makes the needle pass through easily, and the cotton gives the quilt a soft, natural drape that hand quilters prefer.
- What thread colors work well for quilting on natural cotton batting?
- Natural (unbleached) cotton batting has a warm off-white color. Cream, linen, and natural thread colors blend seamlessly, while white thread will have slight contrast. Both are acceptable depending on your design intent.
