Anybody use the 80/20 batting available in wal mart? Warm and Natural is getting so expensive and Hobbs quality the last 2 rolls I bought was really awful, couldn't even use one of the rolls, holes all over it.
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Anybody use the 80/20 batting available in wal mart? Warm and Natural is getting so expensive and Hobbs quality the last 2 rolls I bought was really awful, couldn't even use one of the rolls, holes all over it.
My daughter brought a package of it home for a quilt I was making her. I just used what I had, so I still have the Walmart batting. It feels fine. I haven't completely unrolled it though. It doesn't feel any different than Hobbs to me.
I use Wal mart batting 80/20 all the time. It holds up well with washing after you've quilted it in. I like alot of quilting with little spaces left... so I can't complain about how it doesn't "bunch or pill".
Judt bought some Hobbs (Connecting threads.com) and haven't used it as yet. The price is good, even with shipping.
I have been using Walmarts too, it is great...but I usually try to get the needle punched.Quote:
Originally Posted by laquilt
I got some Hobbs from Connecting Threads awhile back but have not opened it--now i wonder how it will be?
I've only used the poly batting from Walmat and I like it. I do buy the Warm and Natural cotton from Joann's when they have it 1/2 off or coupon time, that helps the budget.
thanks for the heads up on the Hobbs
;-debbie
If it is anything like the 80/20 from Hancock, I use it all the time, especially for charity quilts. I can get a twin size roll for $5-6, as opposed to twice that much for Hobbs. I do like Hobbs, it feels wonderful. I think the Warm products make a stiffer quilt, don't like that feel as well.
I use Walmart batting all the time. I can't afford any high priced stuff. I have never had a problem with the batting or any fabric I have ever bought there.
I have used Walmart batting in the past and it was fine. You have to quilt within 4 inches - that was the part I didnt like. I usually stitch in the ditch, so many times then I had to mark other lines.
Now I use Warm and Natural (10 inches to quilt). When I am close to being out I watch at Joannes for a batting sale - they seem to be every month or so. Then I also watch for a free shipping coupon. That is when I will stock up and get a bunch and save money in the long run.
I use the 80/20 from WM all the time. I actually like it better than the W&W or W&N. It is just a tad thicker and quilts up nicely. I usually buy the queen or king and can get 3 or 4 hospital quilts out of the larger size. I say go for it, and you will like it.
Here is a thought....I called the company when I got a batting with a hole in it...advised that I was able to repair the hole and still use the batting but felt they should know about it...they sent me two high end battings for my trouble...so I would email the company or something and see if they can make it up to you! I was very pleased with the customer service I received on my complaint....it is worth a try...you paid good money for that batting!
Overstocks.com usually has the W & W batting for much cheaper than the fabric stores!