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    Old 04-28-2011, 01:06 PM
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    I have thin cotton batting with wrinkles in it. I got it out yesterday, cut out the size piece I need for a wall hanging, layed it flat overnight. What should I try to get the wrinkles out of it?
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    Old 04-28-2011, 01:09 PM
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    I always iron my batting, is this wrong anyone?! Usually not the whole thing, but creases or major wrinkles!
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    Old 04-28-2011, 01:11 PM
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    I iron it!
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    Old 04-28-2011, 01:11 PM
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    I toss mine in the dryer - sometimes with a damp towel to help relax the wrinkles.
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    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    I toss mine in the dryer - sometimes with a damp towel to help relax the wrinkles.
    Why didn't I think of that! Great advice, and easier than ironing a big piece!
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    Sometimes I put it in the dryer with a damp towel. if it is cotton I iron it. then, when I am making the sandwich I smooth it out. So far so good.
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    Old 04-28-2011, 07:27 PM
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    Thanks for all the responses. I ended up ironing it with steam. The wrinkles came out. Next time I will try the dryer with damp towel method.
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    Old 04-29-2011, 03:08 AM
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    Keep in mind that you may get significant shrinkage when using 100% cotton and using the dryer method so be sure to cut quite a bit oversize before tossing in the dryer!
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    Old 04-29-2011, 04:00 AM
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    Originally Posted by MadQuilter
    I toss mine in the dryer - sometimes with a damp towel to help relax the wrinkles.
    Thanks for advice...these tips are so helpful.
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