A Word About Batting:
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 Pellon's Quilt Legacy Premier Quit Batting.
100% Cotton, 96" wide $0.18 per inch or $6.48 per yard
100% bleached Cotton, 96" wide $0.23 per inch or $8.28 per yard
80% Cotton 20% Poly, 96" wide $0.18 per inch or $6.48 per yard
120" wide 80/20 blend $0.23 per inch or $8.28 per yard
NEW: We are now carrying Eco- Friendly Anti-Bacterial Bamboo Batting!! Bamboo fiber has excellent wet permeability, soft hand, better drape and easy dying. It is a great green fabric. Our personal favorite!
Bamboo Blend, 50% Bamboo 50% Cotton, 96" wide $0.38 per inch or $13.68 per yard
Soy Blend, 50% Soy, 50% Organic Cotton, feel of cashmere, 96" wide $0.45 per inch or $16.20 per yard
Cotton Blend, 50% bleached Cotton and 50% Poly, strong yet soft, 96" wide $0.22 per inch or $7.92 per yard
* Hobbs Tuscany Wool, 96" wide $0.40 per inch or $14.40 per yard
* 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 a 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.
Also available on a special order basis:
100% Fire Resistant Rayon rated Baby Safe: non-combustible,non-toxic, will not melt nor drip in a fire andis cigarette resistant. Rayon is a natural fiber. A a soft and lofty batting that will make a superb baby quilt as well as any quilt used as bedding. Rayon provides warmth.
Flax/Linen: linen is plant fiber made of the flax plant and is one of the earliest fibers to be made into cloth and is the strongest vegetable fiber with 2 to 3 times the strength of cotton. This thin batting is highly absorbent, has a natural luster and a crisp hand. Lined does wrinkle but presses well.
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.
