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    Old 07-08-2011, 03:54 AM
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    I generally buy the metres off an enormous roll.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 04:32 AM
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    I will put mine in the dryer for a few minutes to get all the wrinkles out.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:00 AM
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    i always lay out the batting to let it 'rest'...helps in layering the quilt...
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:07 AM
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    I use a steam iron and hover over the batting. It works really well to relax it. I'm thinking that a small hand steamer would work equally well for the really large sizes. I also think it should then air dry before sandwiching.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:10 AM
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    I hang my batting on the clothes line and spritz it with water and let hang for a while in the sun till the creases relax.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:17 AM
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    I was told by my LAQ to take it out of the package and let it rest a day.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:47 AM
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    This is why I only buy batting by the roll.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:47 AM
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    I haven't bought batting in package. I always buy off the rolled bolt and keep it that way. I keep an empty cardboard roller handy from a previous purchase. I only buy my batting when it's on sale at Joann's and usually buy 4-5 yards at a time. Doing this, no need to let it relax.
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:53 AM
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    I use warm and natural and I throw it in a hot dryer for about 10 min and it comes out fine.......
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    Old 07-08-2011, 05:57 AM
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    I let mine set out for at least a day. The sandwiching process is easier then.
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