Warm and natural versus Hobbs cotton with scrim

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03-28-2014, 08:08 AM

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I also prefer the Hobbs 80/20.

03-28-2014, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Yooper32

I just sandwiched my first time with Hobbs 80/20. I am absolutely NOT impressed. I like the soft loft, but that said, it stretches, it has little mountains puffing up here and there that refuse to be smashed down and leveled out. I am so sorry that I bought several of these some time ago and just now am finding out how awful they are and I am stuck with them.

If it's any comfort, all of my quilts with Hobbs 80/20 have turned out wonderfully soft and comfy. I usually sprayed the batting with water and fluffed it in the dryer before layering. To be honest, I never noticed major problems with the layering. Anything I did notice, such as wrinkles or uneveness, were not noticeable in the finished quilt. It's been awhile since I've used Hobbs 80/20 (although I have a few bags of it waiting), so I wonder if the quality has changed lately.

03-28-2014, 02:42 PM

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Dumb question of the day. What is scrim?

03-28-2014, 07:37 PM

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I really prefer the Hobbs 80/20 and use it in most of my quilts. It quilts nicely and it stands up in wear situations. I made some place mats and a table topper with it. They go through the washer and dryer on a weekly basis and look great every time. There has been no shifting or bunching of the batting. It gives me confidence to use them in bed or lap quilts as well. I like the drape of the quilts on the beds. I have used some of the others available but I keep coming back to Hobbs.

03-28-2014, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by PlanoDebbie

Dumb question of the day. What is scrim?

It's not a dumb question! Here is a previous thread that explains it better than I could tonight:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...g-t187747.html

03-29-2014, 02:50 AM

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I used W & N on a light coloured quilt and didn't notice the wrong side was against the top (it was loaded on the Gammill for me by my LQS - they only brand they stocked) and I could see the little cotton seeds through the fabric

Never again!

I also much prefer natural fibres and wouldn't use a batting with scrim again. I now only use Quilters Dream Cotton - I've tried all three weights.

03-29-2014, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by PlanoDebbie

Dumb question of the day. What is scrim?

Scrim is a type of netting made from polyester. The cotton fibers are needle punched through the scrim and it makes it a very stable batting. But it also makes the batting stiffer if the quilting is close together.

03-29-2014, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TeresaA

Sorry for another batting question. Didn't find this exact question in the archives.

I've never actually seen Hobbs cotton with scrim, but I'm assuming it's the comparable product to Warm and Natural cotton (with scrim).

Are they comparable? Can you really tell one from another?

The Hobbs is WAY less expensive...soooo.

Thanks!

I didn't find a batting with scrim on their website, http://www.hobbsbatting.com/ Which one are you talking about?

03-29-2014, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

I didn't find a batting with scrim on their website, http://www.hobbsbatting.com/ Which one are you talking about?

They have Heirloom Natural with Scrim, which I believe is what she's asking about.

03-29-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nancysp

They have Heirloom Natural with Scrim, which I believe is what she's asking about.

I found it. I've never seen it in a store though and have never used it. I much prefer battings without scrim as a rule. If I see that one in a store I might try it to see if I like it.