Originally Posted by maryb119
I preshrink my Warm and Natural batting in hot water and no detergent. I let it soak in the water until it is completely wet. Keep pushing it down into the water with a ruller because it will float. Do not agitate it but do sping the water out. Then I put it in the dryer. If it going to shrink, I want it to shrink before I hand quilt it. I think it softens the batting and its easier to stitch.
Thank you !! I feel more assured now. I won't be hand quilting. I tie. I know it said every 10 inches to stitich. I am looking for a quilting machine of some sort. Can't afford anything one of the big ones. Also concerned about doing freehand. Want to also get an embroidery machine so off to my dealers to price second hand ones now. I have carpal tunnel, right hand that I use, and much needle work is about impossible.
Thank you for your post..off to get a walking foot and hopping foot.. Brad at Augers will give me instructions on that too.. THANKS!!