Batting by the bolt

I used to purchase batting on the bolt at JoAnn's Fabrics when they had it on discount, or when I had a 50% off coupon.  Well, as mot of you know, JoAnn's went out of business.  So, I asked around with my friends, and it seems we are all in that space of not having local retail to source supplies.  The days of getting batting locally are over, unless you want to buy it in pre-sized packages.  

One internet site is doing a ton of advertising and I decided to give them a try.  It's Linda's Electric Quilters.  They are in Texas and ship very quickly.  Of course, there are shipping charges and taxes to pay.  Anyway, I had previously ordered Thermore batting and was pleased with how quickly it was delivered.  The roll of Hobbs 80/20 batting shipped the day after I placed the order.  Here is how it showed up at my doorstep:

It came in a big cardboard box and was wrapped in a sturdy plastic bag.

I took it out of the box and dragged it upstairs to my quilting studio, leaving it in the plastic bag.  Yes, it was heavy with 30 yards of batting on it, but I was able to carry it myself (well, dragging the lower half).   Frankly, it was easier than carrying it to my car, loading and unloading it in the garage, and then dragging it upstairs.  Not that it is an option anymore.

I can't wait to start using it... it should last a long time.