Quilters Dream Natural 80/20 Select - Mid Loft

Quilters Dream 80/20 Batting: Specific Facts

• Fiber Content: 80% high-grade long-staple USA cotton fiber and 20% fine denier poly microfiber.  

• Construction: Needle-punched without the use of scrims, glues, or other binders.  

• Loft: Mid-loft, providing a balanced combination of warmth and drape.  

• Stitch Distance: Can be quilted up to 8" apart.  

• Shrinkage: Minimal shrinkage due to the long-staple cotton fibers.  

• Drape: Soft and silky, drapes beautifully for a pleasing finished quilt.  

• Breathability: Breathable, making it suitable for a variety of climates.

• Care: Machine washable and dryable.

• Available Forms: Comes in various sizes (crib, throw, twin, full, queen, king) and forms (rolls, pre-cut batting, fusible batting).  

Using Quilters Dream 80/20 Batting in a Memory Quilt

A memory quilt is a special type of quilt made from clothing or other fabric items that belonged to a loved one. It's a beautiful way to preserve memories and create a cherished heirloom. Here's how you would use Quilters Dream 80/20 batting in a memory quilt:  

1. Prepare your fabrics: Cut your memory fabrics into desired shapes and sizes for your quilt blocks.

2. Piece your quilt top: Sew your memory fabric pieces together to create the quilt top.

3. Choose your backing fabric: Select a backing fabric that complements your memory fabrics.

4. Layer your quilt:

   • Lay your backing fabric right side down on a flat surface. Smooth out any wrinkles.

   • Place the Quilters Dream 80/20 batting on top of the backing fabric.

   • Place your pieced quilt top right side up on the batting.

5. Baste your layers: Use basting pins or basting spray to secure the three layers together.  

6. Quilt your layers: Quilt your memory quilt using your preferred method (hand quilting, machine quilting, or tie quilting). The 80/20 batting allows for quilting up to 8" apart, giving you flexibility in your quilting design.  

7. Bind your quilt: Finish your memory quilt with a binding to enclose the raw edges.

Why Quilters Dream 80/20 is a Good Choice for Memory Quilts:

• Softness: The soft and silky drape of the batting will enhance the feel of your memory quilt.  

• Stability: The batting provides stability, preventing your quilt from stretching or distorting over time.  

• Durability: The blend of cotton and polyester ensures that your memory quilt will last for many years to come.

• Breathability: The breathability of the batting makes it comfortable to use as a quilt or a wall hanging.  

• Washability: The batting is machine washable, making it easy to care for your memory quilt.  

By using Quilters Dream 80/20 batting, you'll create a memory quilt that is not only beautiful but also durable and comfortable, ensuring that your cherished memories are preserved for generations to come.

Listed below is what Quilter's Dream Website has to say about Dream 80/20

Quilters Dream 80/20 the perfect blend of 80% high grade long staple USA cotton fiber paired with 20% fine denier poly microfiber for a soft, silky batting that drapes beautifully and breathes well. The long staple cotton fiber reduces shrinkage and adds stability so that the stitches can be up to 8” apart. The poly micro fibers add loft and resistance to creases/wrinkles. Our proprietary blended fibers are specially carded, cross-lapped, and needle-punched for strength, consistency, and a beautiful soft drape. There are no scrims, glues, or other binders to resist the needle, so this fine batting can be hand or machine quilted with ease.   80% Cotton & 20% Poly

Batting is sold by the yard.