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    Old 06-07-2009, 01:10 PM
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    Do any of you prewash your cotton batting?
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    Old 06-07-2009, 01:14 PM
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    Yes, I prewash needlepunched cotton batts (not traditional ones) unless I am desiring a puckery look in my finished product.
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    I use warm and natural cotton batting and I never pre-wash it.
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    Old 06-07-2009, 01:28 PM
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    I like the soft, crinkly look so I don't prewash cotton batting.
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    Old 06-07-2009, 01:47 PM
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    I do if I want smooth look, don't if I am going for a more tradional look.
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    ninny and amma,

    your smilies are underage and drunk.
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    I would think washing batting would be a big mess. I've never done it.
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    i don't wash, but i do pre-shrink by tossing it in the dryer with a damp towel. as long as it has a srim, i think you're okay. it really depends on the look you're going for.
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    I don't, but I like the puckery look after you wash the quilt.
    If you don't want that look, then follow the directions on the bag to prewash it.

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    I use Warm & White, and also don't pre-wash. :)
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