Create beautiful quilts with premium quilting batting from Hobbs Batting, trusted by quilters around the world for exceptional quality and performance. Whether you prefer natural cotton batting, luxurious wool batting, or specialty blends, Baby Lock offers batting designed to provide outstanding loft, stitch definition, warmth, and durability for quilts of every style.

Hobbs Bonded Fibers, the leading name in quilt batting, is the industry’s #1 choice for superior quality, value and performance.

Hobbs Batting Heirloom®, Tuscany®, Poly-Down® and Thermore® brands are leaders in their categories.

Hobbs Batting is manufactured in the USA.

Ask any serious quilter about the best quilt batting and you are likely to hear “Hobbs Batting.” Hobbs Bonded Fibers’ 80/20 Heirloom® batting is the most recognised quilt batting on the market.

The batting continues to be the foundation of Best of Show awards in prominent quilting competitions. For further information please contact karyn@babylock.com.au

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Explore the Hobbs Batting Collection

Hobbs Batting has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading quilting batting brands, offering premium products for every quilting technique and project. Manufactured in the USA, Hobbs batting is renowned for its consistent quality, excellent needle penetration, and long-lasting performance.

Our range includes:

  • Cotton batting for soft, breathable quilts with excellent stitch definition
  • Natural wool batting that delivers lightweight warmth and beautiful loft
  • Poly blend batting that combines the natural comfort of cotton with the added durability, loft, and resilience of polyester
  • Specialty batting options designed to suit a variety of quilting styles and finishes

Whether you're creating everyday quilts or treasured heirloom pieces, Hobbs Batting provides the quality foundation needed for exceptional results.

Why Quilters Choose Hobbs Batting

For decades, Hobbs Batting has been the preferred choice of quilting enthusiasts and professionals who value quality, consistency, and exceptional performance. Every batting is carefully manufactured to provide reliable loft, even texture, and excellent stitch definition, helping quilters achieve beautiful results on projects of every size. Backed by Baby Lock's trusted Australian dealer network, Hobbs Batting gives you the confidence to create quilts that are made to be enjoyed for years to come.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quilting batting is the insulating layer placed between the quilt top and backing. It provides warmth, loft, softness, and structure while enhancing the overall appearance of the finished quilt.

Cotton batting offers a flatter finish with excellent stitch definition and breathability, while wool batting provides greater loft, lightweight warmth, and a softer, more luxurious feel.

Cotton quilt batting is ideal for both machine and hand quilting, offering excellent stability, smooth stitching, and a natural finish.

Many quilters choose wool quilt batting for heirloom projects because of its lightweight warmth, beautiful loft, and ability to enhance quilting designs.

Yes. High-quality cotton batting for quilts, such as Hobbs Batting, is designed to provide lasting durability and maintain its performance through regular use and washing when cared for according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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