Description
Fusible Wadding – Hobbs Heirloom Premium 80/20 Cotton Blend
Hobbs Heirloom Premium Fusible 80/20 Wadding is designed to make quilting faster and easier without compromising on quality. Made from 80% natural cotton and 20% fine polyester, this premium wadding is fusible on both sides, eliminating the need for pinning or tacking and saving valuable time during quilt preparation.
Natural in colour and lightly needle-punched, this wadding is lightly spray-bonded to provide excellent strength and durability, while maintaining a soft, flexible feel.
Premium Construction & Benefits
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Fibre: 80% natural cotton / 20% fine polyester
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Colour: Natural
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Construction: Lightly needle-punched and lightly spray-bonded
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Fusible: Heat-activated adhesive on both sides
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Loft: Approx. 1/8″ (slightly higher loft)
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Shrinkage: Approx. 3–5%
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Maximum Stitch Distance: Up to 4″
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Quilting: Suitable for hand or machine quilting
Easy Fusible Application
If desired, the quilt top and backing can be fused separately or together.
Simply press from the centre of the quilt outwards, moving the iron lightly from place to place and pressing for 3–4 seconds in each area. Once the entire surface is fused, allow the quilt to cool completely before beginning hand or machine quilting.
Important Care & Usage Notes
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Do not pre-wash – pre-washing will render the wadding non-fusible
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After washing, the product behaves similarly to Heirloom® Premium 80/20 Cotton Wadding
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Best used with medium to dark fabrics
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When used with white or pastel fabrics, natural (unbleached) cotton may slightly darken colours
Ideal For
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Quilters who want to save time during quilt assembly
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Medium to dark fabric quilts
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Hand or machine quilting projects requiring a smooth, low-loft finish
Close quilting creates a flatter appearance, while wider stitch spacing allows for slightly more loft, giving quilters excellent design flexibility.
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