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Heirloom Premium Fusible Cotton Blend
Looking to streamline your basting process without compromising on quality? Hobbs Heirloom Premium Fusible 80/20 is a brilliant solution for quilters who want speed, precision, and performance all in one. Made from a soft yet durable blend of 80% natural cotton and 20% polyester, this low-loft quilt wadding includes a clever heat-activated fusible coating on both sides—so you can baste your quilt sandwich in minutes with just a dry iron. No pins, clips, or spray needed!
The fusible bond is temporary and disappears after washing, leaving you with a breathable, beautifully soft quilt that drapes just the way you want it to. Whether you’re quilting by hand or machine, this needle-punched wadding has no scrim and responds wonderfully under the needle. It's especially well suited to projects where a flat, tailored finish is preferred—making it popular among modern quilters, bag makers, and those working with crisp piecing or tight stitch detail.
This line is perfect for those who quilt regularly or teach workshops, and it’s available in a wide variety of sizes to suit every need—from individual remnants and small projects to full-sized bed quilts and full studio rolls.
Available in a range of convenient pre-cut sizes and full rolls, each pack is hand cut in-house and shipped in eco-conscious, plastic-free packaging. View our FAQs at the bottom of this page for additional information.
Heirloom Fusible Cotton Wadding - Frequently Asked Questions
It's an 80% cotton, 20% polyester wadding with a heat-activated, water-soluble adhesive applied to both sides, designed to temporarily fuse the quilt top and backing to the wadding.
You create your quilt sandwich (backing, wadding, top), then use a dry iron to press and fuse the layers together. The heat activates the adhesive, eliminating the need for pins or spray basting.
It saves a lot of time and effort by eliminating pinning or spray basting, holds layers securely during quilting, prevents shifting and puckering, and creates a smooth, stable surface.
No, the adhesive is water-soluble. It's designed to hold the layers in place during quilting and will dissolve and wash out completely with the first wash of the finished quilt.
Yes, temporarily. The fused layers will feel stiffer and more stable while you are quilting. However, once washed, the adhesive dissolves, and the quilt becomes soft and drapes just like a regular Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 wadding.
Yes, typically you can gently lift and reposition the fabric 1-2 times before the adhesive loses its effectiveness in that spot. Allow to cool before re-fusing.
Using steam will immediately activate and dissolve the water-soluble adhesive, rendering the wadding non-fusible and potentially making it sticky or difficult to work with.
It can be used for large quilts, but working with large areas of fusing on an ironing board can be cumbersome. Some quilters find it easier for smaller projects like table runners, placemats, or bags. For large quilts, working on a clean floor with an ironing blanket is often recommended.
Yes, many quilters find it exceptionally useful for quilt-as-you-go techniques because it holds individual blocks or sections securely, simplifying the assembly process.
If used correctly (dry iron, not sliding), it should not leave residue. Some quilters use a pressing cloth or parchment paper to protect their ironing surface, especially if fusing only one side.