Quilter's Dream Mid Loft Batting: 93" x 72" Size Guide
By Mrs Quilty - Subscription box for quilters of all levels | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Buying Guides
Learn what quilt sizes a 93" x 72" batting actually fits, how backing and quilting style affect the math, and when Quilter's Dream Mid Loft 80/20 is the right buy.
Quick answer
A 93" x 72" Quilter's Dream Mid Loft batting is sized for a finished quilt top no larger than about 88" x 67" when you allow the standard 2–3" overhang on each side. That covers most throw quilts, crib quilts, and smaller lap quilts, but it will not fit a queen-size top.
Why the batting size is not the quilt size
Batting is cut larger than the quilt top on purpose. You need overhang on all four sides so the layers stay flat during basting and so the longarm or domestic machine frame has something to grip. The usual allowance is 2–3" per side, which means a 93" x 72" batt gives you a usable top area of roughly 87–89" wide by 66–68" long.
That math matters because a pattern labeled "throw" can mean anything from 50" x 65" to 70" x 90". Measure your finished top before you buy, not the pattern cover. If your top is already sewn, lay it flat and measure the widest and longest points, including any borders.
What 80/20 cotton-poly does to stitch definition and drape
This Quilter's Dream batt is 80% cotton and 20% polyester. The cotton gives you a natural hand and good stitch definition, while the polyester adds loft recovery and a little spring. Mid loft is a middle ground: not as flat as request loft, not as puffy as a high-loft batt.
For a 93" x 72" throw, mid loft is a practical choice because it shows quilting lines without turning the quilt into a comforter. It also resists creasing better than an all-cotton batt of the same loft, which helps if the quilt will be folded on a sofa or packed for travel. The trade-off is that 80/20 can beard slightly more than all-cotton through dark, tightly woven backing, so test a scrap if your backing is a deep solid.
When a 93" x 72" batt is the wrong buy
If your finished top is wider than about 88" or longer than about 67", this batt is too small. Piecing two batts together is possible, but it creates a seam that can show through light quilt tops and adds a lump line under hand quilting. For a queen top (roughly 84" x 92"), you need a batt at least 90" x 98" after overhang, so this size will not work without a join.
Also skip this size if you plan an oversized throw with a thick backing and a high-loft look. Mid loft is deliberately moderate; if you want a puffy, trapunto-style finish, choose a higher-loft batt instead.
Decision rules for buying this batting size
- Measure your finished top first: Lay the completed top flat and measure width and length at the widest points. If either number is above 88" wide or 67" long, this 93" x 72" batt is too small for a 2–3" overhang. Write the measurements on the pattern envelope so you can compare before checkout.
- Match the overhang to your quilting method: For domestic machine quilting, 2" per side is usually enough. For longarm quilting, ask your quilter how much side and end clearance they need; many want 3–4" per side, which shrinks the usable top size further.
- Check backing and batting shrinkage together: The catalog does not state a shrinkage percentage for this batt, so pre-wash your backing and test a 10" square of batting with your intended quilting density. If you want a crinkled antique finish, skip pre-washing; if you want a flat finish, plan for shrinkage in both layers. A test square costs less than re-cutting a too-small batt.
- Decide whether mid loft matches the quilt's job: Choose mid loft for throws, crib quilts, and lap quilts that need warmth without bulk. Choose a higher loft for puffy comforters or tied quilts, and a lower loft for wall hangings where you want the quilting to sit flat.
Product facts
- 93" x 72" Mid Loft 80% Cotton & 20% Poly Batting Quilter's Dream: Quilter's Dream Mid Loft batting in 93" x 72", made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester. The 80/20 blend gives you cotton's stitch definition with polyester's loft recovery, which suits a throw that will be used and washed rather than displayed flat.
93" x 72" Mid Loft 80% Cotton & 20% Poly Batting Quilter's Dream
Who this batting size suits
Best for
- Throw quilts with finished tops up to about 88" x 67"
- Crib and baby quilts where a 2–3" overhang per side is plenty
- Lap quilts and wheelchair quilts that need moderate warmth without heavy loft
- Quilters who want an 80/20 cotton-poly blend for stitch definition and easy washing
Not for
- Queen or king quilts, which need a larger batt or a joined seam
- Oversized throws wider than about 88" or longer than about 67"
- Quilters who want a high-loft, puffy comforter look
- Projects where the batting must be pre-shrunk to an exact finished size, since shrinkage is not specified
