Originally Posted by
quiltingshorttimer
I was told by a batting distributor (Hobbs mainly but others too)that Tuscany and Hobbs packaging are different resulting in the tuscany having fewer creases and more loft. One is rolled and the other folded.
Has anyone used Hobbs Premium Cotton? It has great loft--no scrim, needle punched and have to quilt fairly close.
I haven't used the premium cotton but it's on my list of battings to check it out because it's supposed to be loftier than 80/20. I am also very curious about Quilter's Dream battings that so many are raving about. Has anyone used both brands, QD and Hobbs, so as to make a comparison?
I appreciate everyone's comments. Reading through them there's lots to think about, but I am most curious about the issue of loft.
If the Hobbs Tuscany has greater loft than Hobbs Heirloom, does that greater loft straight out of the package really make a difference to your quilting and/or finished quilt after quilting? Won't loft just restore itself after a while?
I have also read you should never iron or buy the fusibile batting (I am a fan and have used 80/20 fusible in a number of quilts which may be why I am considering double batting) because you will compromise loft. I have always assumed that a good steaming or a few days draped over a shower curtain will restore loft no matter how you have treated your batts--e.g., ironed, tightly packaged, multi-folded, etc.
Thanks again.