RitaFaye

First time to use this Batting on my quilt . I did not pre-wash it so my question is
when the quilt is washed the first time, will it shrink up and be wrinkled? Reading on the bag
it says 5% and that it creates a antiqued look I take that as to mean wrinkled am I right?
thanks Rita

Sync

I usually use Hobbs 100% cotton batting. There is a bit of shrinkage after the finished quilt is wash. BTW, I never pre-wash my batting. Here's a picture of a baby quilt I finished this summer and used the Hobbs batting. Hope this helps you.



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Daylesewblessed

RitaFaye,

I think you can expect shrinkage. The amount of shrinkage will probably depend on how you washed the quilt. Lots of agitation and hot water, as well as a hot dryer will likely give you more shrinkage. How the quilt looks will also depend on whether or not you pre-shrunk your top and backing fabrics.

Yes, you are right that when they say "antiqued", they mean "wrinkled."

Tartan

If you don't want the antique look, get it out of the dryer when still damp and block the quilt out on a clean sheet (on the floor) until it dries.

quiltedsunshine

The batting we sell most at the shop is Hobbs 80/20 (cotton/polyester) Heirloom Blend. That one doesn't shrink like the 100% cotton Hobbs.

RitaFaye

Ok thanks great info. Yes it is the 80/20 I am using, some blocks have embroidery as it a college quilt for my son and I didn't want that part wrinkled *LOL* anyway thanks I know what to do now.

RitaFaye

very very pretty

y.morman

Even after blocking I sometimes find "wrinkles" I find that pressing quilt will get rid of these. Since fabrics and battings are cotton or cotton blend I use a lower heat setting. I also found that after asking permission while hanging quilt shows, an iron can help get rid of those fold mark.

Clmay

Your quilt is adorable.