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kcass1954

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2. I don't pre-shrink my batting any more.

Reply to grntuscarora (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2015, 06:18 PM

Jun 2015

When I take it out of the package, I toss it in a hot dryer for 15 or 20 minutes to help get the wrinkles out. Warm & Natural is ny favorite batting. It ma shrink a bit, but I've never noticed any excessive shrinkage.

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To pre-shrink or not to pre-shrink. [View all] grntuscarora Jun 2015 OP

If no one here answers your question, SheilaT Jun 2015 #1

I don't pre-shrink my batting any more. kcass1954 Jun 2015 #2

Great! grntuscarora Jun 2015 #3

Here's a picture of a quilt with batting not pre-shrunk..... sinkingfeeling Jun 2015 #4

Interesting! grntuscarora Jun 2015 #5

I like the crinkly look PennyK Jun 2015 #6

3% shrinkage across the entire width of the quilt will add up to quite a bit Warpy Jul 2015 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author Warpy Aug 2015 #8

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