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Hello,
I am using cotton batting for the first time. How do you go about pre-shrinking the batting?

Live to Love, Love to Sew,

Kathy

I have never preshrunk batting, but I think I've seen the instructions on the packaging.

Mine didn't come with the instructions. I Think I just soak it in hot water then press it out between towels and lay flat and air dry but I'm not sure.

I have never pre shrunk my cotton batting.

I put mine (Warm and Natural) in the kitchen sink and let soak for 30 minutes in warm water. I squeeze out what I can and then put it in the washer on spin. Throw in the dryer and dry. Works great.

I have NEVER prewashed my W&N, LOL ) What makes W&N what it is is the shrinkage yoo get after it's washed with your cotton the first time. It shrinks and puckers giving you that fresh vintage feel and look. I just love it, Amie )

I have never preshrunk mine...

If I don't want my quilt to pucker and have the antique-look, I've washed the batting in my washing machine and never had a problem doing that. I have one of the front-loader machines, so there is no agitator and is gentler on fabrics and clothes.

I don't ever pre-shrink either. Didn't even occur to me:)

I never pre shrink batting either. I just bought some wool to play with in Paducah. geri