Help with wool batting
#1
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Help with wool batting
I just purchased some Hobbs Tuscany 100% wool batting for a large quilt which is intended to be washed. The directions on the batting are making me think I may have made a mistake. They say that the quilt should not be put into the dryer because "lack of temperature control" and tumbling could cause shrinking. There's no practical way a queen-sized quilt can be dried flat. I've allowed for 3-5% shrinkage in my dimensions. They also caution against the possibility of the batting "felting" with too much agitation, tumbling or steam. Is this mostly a CYA disclaimer? Do any of you have experience using this batting and then washing and drying (in the dryer) the quilt? Thanks so much for your help.
Last edited by loisf; 05-10-2024 at 11:06 AM.
#2
Maybe some helpful info here….
Wool Batting...Let's Talk...
I have used the Tuscany Wool batting and just used a gentle cycle and air tumble dry in my dryer and had no issues.
Wool Batting...Let's Talk...
I have used the Tuscany Wool batting and just used a gentle cycle and air tumble dry in my dryer and had no issues.
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I love wool batting and in my house, everything goes through the regular laundry settings, which includes a high heat for the dryer. I have not had issues with washing quilts with wool batting in them.
Note I do pre-wash and high heat dry all my fabrics before they go into a quilt.
Note I do pre-wash and high heat dry all my fabrics before they go into a quilt.