By the time most folks have finished piecing their top the last thing on their mind is batting. Sometimes there is the temptation to just use that chain store coupon or buy whatever is on sale. This can prove to be a fatal mistake. The batting for your quilt deserves as much thought and care as the choices you made in design and fabric.

Warning: Be concerned if the "sale batting" at the local chain store does not have a brand label on it. Batting is used in other industries such as in the upholstery industry ~ in other words, not ALL batting is suitable for quilts! Or if the word "craft" comes before "quilting" ~ think again.

First consider the intended use of the quilt. Is it an heirloom to be displayed? Is it a child's quilt to be loved and washed often? Do you prefer the breathablity of natural fibers?

Many factors contribute to the decision process of which batting. Quality should be number one. Don't skim on this very important ingredient in your quilt after all your time and investment in creating it.

You are welcome to supply your own batting if it is compatible  with longarm quilting (if unsure, please inquire). Due to the unique way a quilt is loaded on a longarm quilting machine the batting needs to be 8 inches longer and wider than your quilt top.

Quilts 'N Kaboodle has a wide choice of rolled batting to offer for purchase priced by the liner inch. Your quilt top will be measured and the number of inches calculated. For your reference, the price per yard is listed also.

Not all batting is created equally, for this reason, due to their superior quality control in manufacturing, Quilts 'N Kaboodle is proud to keep in stock:

             Hobbs 80/20, 96" wide                  $0.18 per inch ($6.48 per yard)

             Hobbs 80/20, 120" wide                 $0.20 per inch ($7.20 per yard)

             Hobbs 80/20 BLACK 108" wide        $0.20 per inch ($7.20 per yard)

             Hobbs 96" Tuscany Premium Poly      $.0.16 per inch ($5.76 per yard)

             Hobbs 96" Tuscany Wool*                $0.40 per inch ($14.40 per yard)

             Hobbs 96"  6oz Poly                        $0.10 per inch ($3.60 per yard)

Specialty  battings can be ordered, in sizes crib to king, please inquire about pricing.     

* concerning wool batting: Hobbs wool is make of super wash wool so it is "pre-shrunk". The beauty of wool is that it is naturally the most responsive fiber, meaning it will not wrinkle, It is breathable, wicking away moisture leaving you not too hot or not too cold. And it can be hand or machine quilted beautifully with a greater definition to detail. This is our personal favorite!

 The following photos were taken of a customer supplied prepackaged batting commonly sold at chain stores. As noted, this batting varied in quality and thickness from paper thin to extremely thick. For this reason, Quilts 'N Kaboodle reserves the right to refuse any customer supplied batting of inferior quality. Our number one priority is that you will be pleased with your quilt, now and for years to come.