Originally Posted by thimblebug6000
I put my batt in the washer, let it fill with cold water....soak 10 min...spin.... take it out & put it on air fluff in dryer until almost dry, then try to lay it flat until 100% dry.
It will still shrink some, but the end result isn't an "antique" looking quilt, just a well loved one.
This is also what I do and it has been working fine for years and years.