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02-13-2011, 01:19 PM
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I always soak the batting in warm water in my washing machine, spin it to get most of the water out, and then dry in dryer. It doesn't ruin the batting - I do this with both Hobbs 80/20 and Warm & Natural. I don't want shrinking AFTER I quilt. I also prewash all fabrics to be sure the dyes are set, and the fabrics are shrunk as much as possible. I don't like surprises when my quilts are finished - learned from sad experience!
02-13-2011, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Nolee
Originally Posted by skothing
Is this flannel? I think is is more the fabric than the batting. The fabric now days comes from every where in the world. So washing is a good rule before cutting. Fannel I wash several time.
03-30-2011, 07:49 PM
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I did not read all the answers, but when I wash a quilt I thought it was the thread that shrunk!! That because the fabric all clumps up and where I quilted pretty heavy there is squished up in between the stitches!
I like the way your quilt looks! And I am not very concerned at the end size of what I make (unless I have to wear it)! :roll:
I like the way your quilt looks! And I am not very concerned at the end size of what I make (unless I have to wear it)! :roll:
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