I bought W&N batting on the roll - I have soaked lengths of it in HOT water in the washer (with no agitation) until the water cools to tepid and then washed it on a gentle cycle with a very little amount of detergent on gentle for only a couple of minutes. (My washed is older - and I can "fake it out" when I pay attention to what I am doing). Then I let the washer spin it out and dry it in the dryer. I think the setting was "until dry."
It survived nicely.
I have turned some - what looked like battings - to shreds by trying to wash them, too. So now I DO read the instructions that come with the batting.
I actively dislike "the puckered look" - and even with all the precautions I take - there is still a bit of puffiness in a washed quilt.
In my experience, fabrics do NOT shrink evenly. I have measured hundreds of pieces before and after washing - so I do know what I'm talking about on that statement.
Last edited by bearisgray; 10-13-2014 at 07:01 PM.