PaperPrincess

This is basically what I do. Decide what look I'm going for. Most batting will have the instructions for pre shrinking on the packaging. If it's not there, check the manufacturer's web site. In general, you are trying to get the entire batt wet, not washed, so depending on the size of the piece I'm working with, I soak in laundry or bath tub, let it drain, roll in towels to press excess out, then dry on med heat. Don't agitate. Don't pull or stretch. Lots of dryer lint, so empty trap often & rearrange the batting in the dryer occasionally.