Z Any Mouse

I've used both, with success. For me, the Warm & Natural is more accessible and sometimes cheaper, if I get it at JoAnn's with a coupon. I usually try to get Hobb's at quilt shows, if there's a special of some sort.

FURBALLS

I prefer Hobbs 80/20 as I fmg on my domestic machine all my large quilts. It is much easier to stuff/roll under the throat. I do use W&N for my wall hangings.

FURBALLS

I prefer Hobbs 80/20 as I fmg on my domestic machine all my large quilts. It is much easier to stuff/roll under the throat. I do use W&N for my wall hangings. I order Hobbs from Connecting Threads when it is on sale. Get the W&N from JoAnn's when it is on sale.

QuiltnLady1

I use both W&N and Hobbs 80-20, and it depends on what I am doing which I use. I haven't noticed the W&N getting thinner, but then I tend to buy in bulk and it takes a while to whittle it down so I haven't bought any recently. I find the Hobbs does not shrink and wrinkle and I like that look in my quilt. I usually try to do a bit of pre-shrinking with the W&N -- I wet it and throw it into a hot dryer with a couple of towels. I use the W&N for all my table runners since I may put hot things on them.

ManiacQuilter2

I prefer using Hobbs 80/20. I bought a roll from JAF 5 years ago. Don't buy it in a bag because then you have to lightly mist it with water and place it in a dryer with a setting of air dry. Otherwise, it will look like an old theatre curtain. Back in the old days, W&N actually had tiny splinters of wood and other crude in it. But it does have a flatter look if you are making a quilt you want that antique look. I do NOT know why it appears that JAF discontinued Hobbs batting by the roll. It was actually fold into fourths so the roll is only about 24" in height.

Donnamarie

I'm a big W&N fan. I love the feel of it, the weight of it, and love the way it wrinkles. It's just so comfy and I love it! Have tried all battings but W&N is definitely my favorite.

happyquiltmom

Hobbs 80/20 is the only batting we sell at the shop where I work. I buy it because it's convenient (only 3 miles...I'm an hour away from a large city), and I really like how quilts drape when I use it. Plus, I get an employee discount.

SewExtremeSeams

Thanks for the tip. I haven't try tossing it into the dryer.

117becca

I've never used Hobbs 80/20. I have used W&N and was happy w/ it - although, the quilt gets heavy. My go-to cotton batting is Quilters Dream Cotton Request. It's lightweight. I don't want a lot of fluff.

Boston1954

I have used Warm and Natural for nearly all my quilts. I love everything about it. If you are looking for something thicker, I wonder if you could double it up.