Katydids Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Has anyone tried the Pellon batting? Preferably the 80/20? I just found out that my distributor no longer carries Hobbs and they want to substitute the Pellon for my order. I love the loft of the Hobbs 80/20 and the dimension you get in your quilting with it. Is the Pellon the same? They say it is a better quality, which is good, but I'm concerned about the loft. I don't want something thin like W&N and stiff like that. I'll have to get a sample, I guess, but I really needed that order right away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I haven't tried the Pellon batting but when I was walking though Wal-Mart yesterday I noticed they have W&N and Pellon batting. I didn't give it close examination and didn't note whether it was 80/20 or what the price is, but you might be able to get a piece there and give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saundra Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 My wholesaler does not carry Hobbs anymore either. I got a roll of Pellon 80/20 batting because I had to have some. I just put my first quilt on the machine using this batting, so I am not sure about it. I do know it does not have the loft of Hobbs. Will let you know when this one is finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks for the info. Saundra, I see you are in TX. We must be dealing with the same wholesaler! Please let me know, as soon as you can. There are other sources for the Hobbs and I can go there if necessary. Don't want to lose that dimension. OK, so another question.... QD 70/30 How does it compare? I like QD products, they are a bit pricier, but I think I could switch my customers over if necessary. Does it drape well and give good dimension to the quilting. I don't want stiff. I also don't want to be carrying something you can get at Walmart or JoAnns! Whats the point in that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Patty, QD 70/30 is more like warm and natural and you don't get the puff like you do with hobbs. It is not one of my favorites and is way too stiff. I would say the QD Poly mid loft is a better substitute although it is a little heavier. My absolute fav is Dream Puff and it really isn't as puffy as it sounds. I use it in a lot of my quilts. Some of the puff goes away when washed but it still maintains the loft so the quilting shows. Wool is my absolute favorite but of course a little more expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Thanks Heidi. Sounds like that is not what I want either! I already carry the mid loft QD Poly. I do like it too, but I want to have something with cotton also. What is the fiber in puff? I'm assuming all poly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Hey Patty: The story behind Pellon batting is that HD Wilbanks (formerly the main batting guy at Hobbs) left several months back and is now working with Pellon to develop a complete line of battings. They are just now hitting the stores and distributors. The battings should be very comparable to the Hobbs you are used to and they're also introducing rayon and bamboo and even soy I think. One really cool aspect is that they really want longarmers to try their batting so they will sell directly to you (with some minimums in place) and will sell you 9 yard bolts (batting wrapped on a board) instead of the 30 yard rolls sold by Hobbs. That enables you to try different batts & offer them to your customers. It also helps bring down the cost of a 'minimum' order. HD is a super guy and very knowledgeable...I'm switching over to the Pellon as soon as I use up what I have. Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Patty, Yes dream puff is poly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Saundra .... how is it going? Are you done yet?? patiently (not so much) waiting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Patty, I have begun ordering directly from Hobbs, getting the 4 roll minimum. I use both the Hobbs 80/20 bleached and unbleached, plus the wool. Although the shipping cost is pricey, the volume discount still makes it less expensive than buying from a wholesaler for me. Personally, I would want to wait a while to order from Pellon until they have had a chance to perfect their new products. Joan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saundra Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Patty, I took the quilt I was quilting with the Pellon batting off the machine late last night. I found quilting that this product was like quilting through butter, much softer than the Hobbs, but I am still having problems getting around the fact that the loft is not as high. I was told from my wholesaler that if I am doing show quilts to double the batting. I was also told that this batting washes up better than Hobbs. Since this is a customer quilt I will not be washing it. I do like the fact that there will be many battings to chose from, such as bamboo and etc. Also like the fact that it can be purchased in 9 yd flats so these new ones can be tried. Hope this helps.);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Saundra do you think they will make additional lofts of it? I guess you could always do a double batt but that just seems like it would get pretty pricy and a hassle to deal with. I am not a Hobbs fan but there are quilts it works really well for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustSewSimple Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Our WalMart only carries the polly Fairfield. My all time favorite is Hobbs 80/20 so I have no clue as to what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Sylvia, do you have a craft store? My AC Moore store carries batting. I get mine wholesale at Quilter's Dream. My opinion of Fairfield batting is to stay away from it. I use it for machine demos but would never put it in a quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Thanks Saundra for the info. They are sending a sample for me to try. I do like the fact that it is supposed to be better quality, just having a hard time with the loft. Sylvia, you can order Hobbs wholesale from Sue Schmeiden http://www.longarmconnection.com/Our_Products.html but there is a 2 case or roll minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crafty Unicorn Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 How did you get a hold of the new batting? I can't find even an address for Pellon that admits to having batting. I googled every combination I could find. I would love to try some of this stuff. I spoke with Quilters Dream today about my order of Dream Puff and they said they are having problems with it and the Dream wool. May be out of stock for a month (or more). Options would be good. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Leslie, P&B textiles is who I used to get my hobbs through. They have switched to carrying the Pellon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I would be interested in trying the Pellon batting also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crafty Unicorn Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Is that P&B textiles the fabric company or is there another one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 yes the fabric company. go to their website and look for their regional reps. You could contact the rep for your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saundra Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Heidi, I do not know if there will be different lofts in this 80/20 batting. I guess we could tell our wholesalers we want more loft with this product and they can relay our request to the company. Maybe it would help. As I said it is soft and a dream to quilt with, but just not the loft I want. You are right, to double it would be expensive and alot of trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyLake Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Saundra, What do you mean by a '9 yard flat'? Is that opposed to a roll and what is it wound around? Thanks - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katydids Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Joan, you can get this in 9 yard pieces and I guess it comes on a flat bolt like fabric. Well, I am still waiting on my Pellon sample :mad: If they don't hurry up, I will stick with Hobbs and order direct! It may be more up front expense, but hopefully the bigger discount will be worth it. I just looked at my original post. It's only been a week! Seems like forever, though. Guess I am not very patient! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 LOL funny that you are impatient too. Be sure to let us know what you think of the new batting. I like that you can order it in smaller amounts, especially since this loft wouldn't be my normal choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 You all got me interested "pellon batting" so I emailed the company. The sent a very nice email back and are sending me samples. They also sent me their wholesale price listing. The batting is called "Legacy Premier Quilt Batting". They have everything from 50/50 SOY-Cotton to Flax/linen, Rayon, Cotton every type possible. Prices are ok (in line with QD). They also sent me a information sheet with loft, shrinkage, stitch spacing, types of quilting and fabrics the batting types are recommended for. If any of you want copies of this info email me at quiltQPQSva@aol.com (subject PELLON). They also have a website it's www.quiltlegacy.com. I can't wait to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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