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Old 12-26-2010, 07:05 AM
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I normally don't pre-shrink batting unless I'm using it in a pot holder or placemat. I made a really nice set of placemats last year. (I used one layer of Hobbs 100% cotton batting.) The first time I washed them, they drew up and won't lay flat any more. I learned!
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Old 12-26-2010, 12:29 PM
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No I never have.
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Old 12-27-2010, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Sunflower Girl
How do you pre-shrink batting? Wouldn't it come all apart in the washer?

I ALWAYS wash,NEVER spin but after 2 rinses towel dry and hang flat or over a ""dolly"
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Old 12-27-2010, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by cooper
no one i know does that
whats the point?
It gives you another design option. If I want a quilt that isn't crinkled and I don't want to use a poly batt, pre-shrinking gives me that look.
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I threw my W&N into the dryer on medium for about 10 minutes with a damp towel. Then used it. Haven't washed it yet. But I did have to repair one I made a couple years ago with polyester batting and was shocked at how it has lumped up! I'm not using that any more. And I guess I should pay more attention to how far apart to quilt the project.

As my first husband said years ago, "Directions are for the dummies who don't know how to do it." that's me.
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Old 12-27-2010, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
I almost always use Warm and Natural and have never pre-shunk it. I also have never had a problem with it after washing a quilt.
Same here.
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