I hand washed what I had completed (a lttle over a runner size) and I laid it flat outside in the shade to dry. It did wrinkle more (as cotton does lol) but I gently stem pressed it and I was fairly pleased with the outcome. It is still not as 'pressed' as the original but still looks OK enough for me to finish the project. I will post a pic later in the day, gym time !!!!!!!!! :-D