How do I dry batting after pre-shrinking?

**bearisgray** · 10-17-2012, 08:00 PM

I would only wash a 'quilt-size' piece of warm and natural batting at a time. (I somehow got the idea you were considering washing all ten yards of it at one time. If so, only in a very large laundromat washer and dryer)

I wash it on gentle on a short cycle in hot water - spin as dry as possible - dry it on gentle with a perma-press setting.

Turns out wonderfully well. I've even washed one piece twice - didn't fall apart at all.

(I did wash a couple of battings that I thought would handle washing that totally disintegrated. Ugh! But Warm and Natural does handle washing well. I prefer the flat look.)

**DOTTYMO** · 10-18-2012, 02:33 AM

Is it true that if you put dry batting in the drier for a few minutes it takes out crinkles ,?

**Lori S** · 10-18-2012, 05:35 AM

Yes I have done this , but a add a damp towel to produce some steam ... it helps to get out the wrinkles and/crinkles. Do not do this with fusible battings.

Originally Posted by DOTTYMO

Is it true that if you put dry batting in the drier for a few minutes it takes out crinkles ,?

**Leigh74** · 10-18-2012, 06:27 AM

Has anyone tried "washing" and drying Hobbs 80/20? I seem to remember being told it doesn't have scrim...so would it fall apart?

**sewbizgirl** · 10-18-2012, 06:32 AM

I have preshrunk Warm and Natural by machine washing on gentle, and then drying in the dryer. It didn't hurt it at all. However, it seems to thicken a bit as it shrinks, and makes a little bit 'fatter' quilt. I have pretty much decided I prefer the antique look of washing the finished quilt and letting it shrink and crinkle all together. Store bought quilts can't come close to that wonderful look!

**LUANNH** · 10-22-2012, 05:45 AM

Thanks everyone I am going to wash and dry a peice a little bigger than the quilt size for my own quilt. Sister want's a quilt thats a little more fluffy like the other one I made her. I have enough on the roll that I bought to make hers so It will be easier for me. LOL

**Treasureit** · 10-22-2012, 05:55 AM

I would wait until I am ready to use a piece of the batting and then cut it for the quilt I plan to use it on...guess I would cut it extra large though...and just wash & dry one piece at a time. Seems like this would waste a lot of batting. Let us know how it comes out...what ever you decide.

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