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11-24-2010, 07:42 PM

#21

Boscobd

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I always press Warm & Natural before sandwiching. So far, so good!

11-25-2010, 01:55 AM

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mmonohon

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Quote:

Originally Posted by donnajean

I press Warm & Natural with steam - not just to get wrinkles out, but for shrinkage before making the quilt sandwich.

Ditto

11-25-2010, 04:20 AM

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knlsmith

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I cut the size I want then throw in dryer on low fir 5 minutes. I get it out and start my sandwich. Works to get out wrinkles and and preshrinking.

11-25-2010, 04:23 AM

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chamby

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raptureready

Since you can't press the poly batting, I just let it relax. Lay it out, go watch a tv show or do something else for about an hour and it smooths out some. Or, if it's a smaller quilt I hang it on a design wall to sandwich and the wrinkles fall out more quickly.

I have read that on poly batting is recommened that you lay it out at least 24 hours ahead of time for it to breath and go back to it's natural shape and lay flat.

11-25-2010, 05:58 AM

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quilt3311

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I steam cotton batting's as they sometimes shrink a lot. If I am using a poly batting I toss it in the dryer for about 5-10 minutes. Usually takes out the worst wrinkles.

11-25-2010, 06:04 AM

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Rettie V. Grama

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I have put batting into the clothes dryer and had some luck. However, I use a clothes steam presser. It works great, just don't get your hand in front of the steam.

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Originally Posted by Dingle

Quote:

Originally Posted by katier825

I usually start with spritzing it with water and putting in the dryer for a few minutes on medium. If there's a stubborn wrinkle I will sometimes touch that with the iron. But usually it's fine from the dryer.

This is what I was wondering. Couldn't you just put it in the dryer for a little bit to get the wrinkles out? Would it work on poly batting too?

11-25-2010, 06:29 AM

#27

Snappy

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I agree the batts lay so much flatter after being in the dryer for 10 - 15 minutes.

11-25-2010, 06:30 AM

#28

calicocat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by raptureready

Actually you can press the poly batting. Just on low heat or with a cloth over it. I like the idea of pressing the batting. I have only done parts of it in the past. I am definitely going to try this on my next quilt. Thanks for the idea.

11-25-2010, 08:22 AM

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MerryQuilter

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Haven't had to no problem do lay it out overnight

11-25-2010, 09:04 AM

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shrabar

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Good Morning & Happy Thanksgiving I put my batting in the dryer with a wet towel & all the wrinkles & folds come out just on low for a few minutes. Happy Quilting , Shirley :-P