I'm In Shock...
#51
Oh, what a pretty quilt! I understand being upset about the shrinkage. I've had some things shrink nearly that much - I lost an INCH off of a 15" square doll quilt. Don't remember what batting it was.
I like the crinkled look, too.
I like the crinkled look, too.
#53
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 601
It depends on the batting. They usually come with instructions for pre-shrinking.
Originally Posted by cmw0829
My LQS owner said expect shrinkage of 3%.
BTW, assuming you've pre-shrunk your fabric, can you pre-shrink the batting so the quilt won't get all crinkly if the batting shrinks later?
BTW, assuming you've pre-shrunk your fabric, can you pre-shrink the batting so the quilt won't get all crinkly if the batting shrinks later?
#55
I buy warm & natural/white wholesale... this is what their site says about warm & white
The soft, natural cotton goes through a gentle mechanical cleaning to pick out cotton plant and seed remnants. The tiny plant particles that remain lend a special look to crafts when used as an exterior fabric and will not damage your fabric when used in your quilt. Shrinkage will be about 3% with your first washing. Many quilters prefer not to pre-wash to achieve the unique effect created by the slight shrinkage of the batting when the completed quilt is washed. Please follow these directions if you wish to pre-wash your batt:
1.Hand wash in a basin or tub with a mild detergent. Do not agitate or spin in your washing machine.
2.Soak for 20 minutes, then rinse several times.
3.Squeeze water out. Rolling in a towel will help to remove excess water.
4.Dry in a cool or warm dryer or allow to dry flat.
Once quilted Warm & White cotton batting can be machine washed again and again without fear of separation or bunching.
The soft, natural cotton goes through a gentle mechanical cleaning to pick out cotton plant and seed remnants. The tiny plant particles that remain lend a special look to crafts when used as an exterior fabric and will not damage your fabric when used in your quilt. Shrinkage will be about 3% with your first washing. Many quilters prefer not to pre-wash to achieve the unique effect created by the slight shrinkage of the batting when the completed quilt is washed. Please follow these directions if you wish to pre-wash your batt:
1.Hand wash in a basin or tub with a mild detergent. Do not agitate or spin in your washing machine.
2.Soak for 20 minutes, then rinse several times.
3.Squeeze water out. Rolling in a towel will help to remove excess water.
4.Dry in a cool or warm dryer or allow to dry flat.
Once quilted Warm & White cotton batting can be machine washed again and again without fear of separation or bunching.
#57
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Sweet Home Alabama
Posts: 3,140
Your quilt is quite lovely.
I had this happen with a small quilt that I made with pre-washed fabric so it is the batting that shrinks. Was a shocker when it came out of the dryer. But people seem to like them this way and sometimes so do I. I'm glad they don't all do it though. LOL.
I had this happen with a small quilt that I made with pre-washed fabric so it is the batting that shrinks. Was a shocker when it came out of the dryer. But people seem to like them this way and sometimes so do I. I'm glad they don't all do it though. LOL.
#58
I preshrink my batting to avoid that problem. I use Warm and Natural or Warma nd White for my quilts. I put it in the washer with hot water and let it soak till it is all wet and then just spin it out. Do not agitate. Then I put it in the dryer. after its' quilted and washed the first time, you will have that soft snuggle look of a quilt but without the large shrinkage that comes with that first washing.
#60
Originally Posted by EIQuilter
Another thought - was it 31" before you did the quilting or after? The quilting will also make a quilt shrink. I just did one that started at 51x66 and ended at 49x64.
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