Yes, that is what it means. The request is made so that the batting won't shift over the lifetime of the quilt. I use my fist as a guide. I find that some quilters are now overquilting tops and the quilts won't lay flat. I have quilted using Hobbs for over 25 years and I have never had a problem. It is a light and airy batting. I even used it in my award winning quilt that I use as my avatar.