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    Old 12-24-2010, 09:12 AM
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    I spray with water till damp. Roll it up and wait a few hours. Then tumble dry. Figure it probably shrinks somewhat but I don't know if it shrinks the entire 3% as claimed on the label.
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    I never do. I love the look of the quilt when it shrinks.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 03:56 PM
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    No,never
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    Old 12-24-2010, 04:18 PM
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    The only time i washed my batting was when i got a huge smudge of dirt on it, from it being on the ground
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    Old 12-24-2010, 04:24 PM
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    I like the scrunched look of an older quilt, so I wouldn't preshrink either batting or fabric.

    However, I have a sister who uses 100% wool batting (her grandkids live in Alaska) ..I don't believe she has ever pre-shrunk, but then I'm not sure that she realizes that wool batting will shrink badly if washed. If I were to use wool batt, I surely would preshrink. It has occurred to me that I really should mention that to her, but she may know it.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 07:17 PM
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    I have never tried it, but I am always open to learning anything that would make my quilting life easier.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 07:22 PM
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    Never.. I wait until the quilt is done, then wash the whole thing.
    But then, I seldom prewash my fabrics either.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 07:30 PM
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    Originally Posted by dyer804
    I just read a blog that recommended preshrinking batting before using if it is not polyester. I hadn't really thought about the batting shrinking! Do most of you preshrink the batting before you make you quilts?
    I would never have thought to do that! I just take it out of the bag and use it.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 07:48 PM
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    I don't pre-shrink batting. I like how it scrunches up the top when it is washed. I like the crinkly look. I find it also helps hide a multitude of "quilting" sins when it is crinkled up. :)

    I do try to spread it out and let it rest to get some of the creases out if it is from a bag.
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    Old 12-24-2010, 08:04 PM
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    no one i know does that
    whats the point?
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