Bummed about batting
#31
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Originally Posted by judi wess
This is why I prefer Quilter's Dream products.
I do not like the puckered look so would like to find
a batting that doesn't automatically do that but is
still washable.
#34
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Originally Posted by whinnytoo
Ive tried Hobbs battings a few times and just dont care for it. You just gave me another reason to avoid it.
#35
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Originally Posted by postal packin' mama
Originally Posted by judi wess
This is why I prefer Quilter's Dream products.
I do not like the puckered look so would like to find
a batting that doesn't automatically do that but is
still washable.
I just ordered their Dream Poly to try it. They also carry Dream Cotton, Dream Wool, Dream Green (from recycled plastic bottles) and not supposed to shrink much, and Dream Orient (bamboo).
#36
Originally Posted by carol45
So I bought 2 king size Hobbs 80/20 batting and wanted to preshrink it. I soaked it in the washing machine according to the directions, drained it. I believe it was fine when I put it in the dryer. I fluffed it in the dryer and when it came out a lot of it was shredded. I wonder if any of it is useful--how do I know if the non shredded portions are uniform thickness? How do I know that they also haven't been weakened? Bummer.
I hope you ladies will find this info. helpful
#38
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Location: East Texas
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Quilter's Dream is a quality batting but so is Hobbs. On any batting we need to be sure to check the suggested distance for quilting. If we follow directions there shouldn't have a problem with the finished quilt.
#39
Originally Posted by carol45
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
Ive tried Hobbs battings a few times and just dont care for it. You just gave me another reason to avoid it.
#40
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Location: Small town south of Ottawa, Ontario
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I have never preshrunk my batting, as I never prewash anything, but, the last roll of batting I bought seeems to have a greater shrinkage. I nticed all my quilts after being washed before being given away/sold, are really wrinkly. After reading your story, I'm not too sure I would want to preshrink my batting. So my question is: Is there a batting out there that does not shrink after washing the completed quilt?
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