quiltlady1941

I bought some batting from Hancock Fabric in a package, I usually buy my batting by the yard but I was being lazy and didn't want to piece the batting for a king quilt. This batting is 120 x120 ... When I took it out of the package it was so wrinkled, I put it on the bed and tried to smooth it out but it still is really wrinkled and it has been laying on the bed for three days.. I keep going in and trying to smooth it out but no luck so far.it just pops right back up...

Is there anything that I can do to get this batting to lay flat? I think I am going to have a problem when I try sandwiching the quilt, as it just doesn't lay flat. would you put it in the dryer, It is extra loft batting and 100 % polyester, it sure doesn't seem like extra loft, it seems kind of thin..I think this will be my last time buying batting in a package..

I was thinking of taking it back but can't seem to get it back in the plastic package.. I guess if I can't get it to lay flat I will just use it for something else and go back and get the batting by the yard, just thought someone would know what to do.. Thanks for your help Carol

quiltingcandy

I used to spritz mine and then put it in the dryer for a few minutes, then lay it out.

If it is cotton, you can iron it.

Tumdarra

i put my batting in the dryer also, it seems to help with the wrinkles.....then if needed I hang it over the shower rod for the night

Dina

I put mine in the dryer also for about five minutes. I usually use Warm and Natural, which isn't polyester, so not sure how that would work. But, you know, the comforters you buy from K-Mart and places are polyester, and those dry just fine in a dryer. Might be worth a try.

Dina

ckcowl

Use a spray bottle & mist it with water then toss it in the dryer on a low heat fluff setting. Should take care of it. I use many packaged battings, I've not had trouble basting or quilting one with wrinkles, they seem to smooth out OK

Jeanne S

I preWash and dry my batting before using it in a quilt. If I take it right out of the dryer when the cycle ends it is pretty wrinkle free.

DOTTYMO

Did spraying and tossing in dryer work? I have a similiar piece which is full of creases.

ManiacQuilter2

Hobbs cotton is also that way. I put it in the dryer with the bath towels that I just washed and comes out smooth. I have a package of W&N I bought at JAF and I am worried about how to deal with it. I am sure since the packaging is NOT the normal W&N packing, that this might be 2nd quality batting.

cjsews

I stick mine in the dryer also. I have done this with several brands and never had any issues

quiltlady1941

Thanks ladies... I'm off to the dryer to see if this will work.. Thanks so much.... I can alway relay on you folks from here for help with my quilting problems..