Originally Posted by oatw13
I am sure it can't be as bad as you think. Do you have a picture?
You could try re-washing it on a gentle cycle and then gently stretching it back out to shape and air dry it. This sometimes works with sweaters, it may work with your quilt.
I am curious to see what others say.
I agree. If the batting shrunk, stretch it. What size quilt is it?
Get the quilt wet and stretch it to air dry. I don't know how you will keep it square while it dries. Maybe put a box fan on it to dry it faster.
But, if stretching it works,,,,,,,,,,, seems like she will have to stretch and air dry each time she washes it. Is it for use or decoration? Lots to consider.
How is it quilted? I generally would rather make a new one than rip out a whole entire binding, sashing and quilt top/bottom. Lots to consider.
I am sorry this happened. I will check back to see how it turns out for you.
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Mann, we are all on our keyboards at the same time. Look at the times of our post. Then the photos are loaded when our posts are in.
So now, with the photos. It is such an absolutely beautiful quilt. Do you have a work station you can imprison it on? get it wet, stretch it, keeping it square and pin it down to your work station until it air dries. I still fear she will have to do it the same way when she washes it. If it drew up on you it will draw up on her. But, stretching it wouldn't be a problem for me and it may not be a problem for her. She may never wash it, just have it for a look and don't touch. It really is a beautiful quilt.
Do you still have the bag the batting came in? A call to the manufacturer might not hurt. They may have some suggestions. I would want to know if it is going to keep shrinking each time it gets wet.
I am really sorry this happened.