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f rogers 05-25-2011 04:51 PM

I don't pre wash I like the crinkled look.

Murphy 05-25-2011 05:30 PM

No, I don't prewash any batting.

Jennifer22206 05-25-2011 05:35 PM

I don't prewash anything unless it's for a swap.

luvspaper 05-25-2011 06:13 PM

I prewash fabric because (1) color issues and (2) I have found an issue with my bindings pulling away from the sandwich.....

But I have never pre-washed the batting.

RkayD 05-25-2011 06:23 PM

I never pre~wash anything..fabric included. And before the quilt leaves my hands I wash it in hot water and dry on high. I figure if it can take like its gonna be living in the real world. Then thats a good thing. =)

M.I.Late 05-25-2011 06:25 PM

I pre-wash both. I don't like the wrinkled look. If I want a quilt to look antique after it's washed I don't wash it. But I prefer for them to look newer longer, so I pre-wash everything.

sueisallaboutquilts 05-25-2011 06:27 PM

I've never washed batting although I will take it out, unfold it, and let it "rest" before I use it. Not sure what you call it, sorry. It was what my first instructor told us to do :D

FranW 05-25-2011 06:32 PM

I prewash my fabrics but not the batting. Then I wash the quilt after it is completed. Gives that crinkled look!

watson's mom 05-25-2011 06:55 PM

I prewash both fabric and batting. Just rinse in hot water and spin dry, then light drying cycle. Hate the crinkled look. Warm and Natural shrinks too much not to treat it first.

emmy 05-25-2011 06:55 PM

I do put mine in the dryer for about 10-15 minutes to get rid of all the lint.


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