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    Old 07-08-2011, 08:41 AM
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    I have put the batting in the dryer on lowest temperature setting for a few minutes with a dryer sheet and damp wash cloth. It makes it relax.. Hope this helps
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    Old 07-08-2011, 08:58 AM
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    Good question, thanks for asking. Have to try the dryer method. Usually try to lay out for a day or so, but with a small space have to keep moving it. BrendaK
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:07 AM
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    Well, I wasn't patient enough to wait, and I'm glad I went ahead because it went fine and now I'm quilting today! : )

    I ended up lightly spritzing it (cotton) with water, then put it in the dryer on low for just a few minutes. Came out great!
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:38 AM
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    i lay mine out for a day or toss in the dryer for a bit
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:42 AM
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    I put mine in the dryer for 10-15 minutes with a couple of damp kitchen or hand towels. They're very easy to spread out and smooth and all the hard wrinkles are gone. :)
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:44 AM
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    Throw it in the dryer for a few minutes and it will relax just great. Isn't this the same as the other topic?
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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    Originally Posted by luckylindy333
    I was taught to hang up your batting before you quilt by at least a day, but I don't always remember to do it. I think I will get one out when I go home tonight, now that you mention it!

    What do you hang it on?
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    Old 07-08-2011, 09:50 AM
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    I put mine in the dryer on low to fluff it and smooth out the wrinkles :-D :-D :-D
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    Old 07-08-2011, 10:24 AM
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    I toss my into the dryer on low for just a few minutes and then it is ready to go!
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    Old 07-08-2011, 11:03 AM
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    Hello fellow Mainer, I also put mine in the dryer for a bit to relax any creases.

    Annie
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