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07-08-2011, 02:29 PM

#61

fatsewcat

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great information here - I have washed & dryed cotten batting before but don't think I have ever let it relax before. I am going to have to give this a try and see if I can tell a difference.

07-08-2011, 03:57 PM

#62

annette1952

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I always fluff mine in the dryer. Works great & you don't have to wait

07-08-2011, 05:23 PM

#63

Janice Thompson

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I RELAX MINE IN THE DRIER. NEVER THOUGHT ABOUT USING A BALL OR SPRITZING. WILL TRY THAT METHOD

07-09-2011, 08:10 PM

#64

patchworklover

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I didn't know about relaxing the batting before use but it makes sense. Good to read all the answers, all good ideas to use from now on. Thanks.

07-10-2011, 06:56 AM

#65

romanojg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by spartan quilter

I wish that I would think to lay mine out, because I would guess that it would lay better, when I am sandwiching it. I just use it straight from the bag, and pin like crazy. It helps if I have someone to help stretch it, also.

I will keep an eye on this question, and maybe I will change my bad habit.

Try putting it in the dryer first to get the creases/wrinkles out

07-10-2011, 02:20 PM

#66

bizzyquilter

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I let mine lay on the bed like a spread for a day...But I do like all the posts about putting it in the dryer...and also buying by the roll.

07-10-2011, 05:58 PM

#67

FQAddict

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I hardly ever use packaged batting but the few times I did, I just threw it in the dryer on low for a few minutes and it worked just fine.

07-12-2011, 07:30 AM

#68

quilterguy27

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I haven't noticed that big a difference either way. So I don't deliberately do it. I just take it out of the package and lay it over my backing and smooth, smooth, smooth it out with my hands and this seems to work just fine for me.

07-14-2011, 04:31 PM

#69

gus

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Let it set out of bag but buy most on roll

07-14-2011, 05:31 PM

#70

Froggiey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cybrarian

I use a light spraying of Wrinkle Release (eternal homage to the inventor of this glorious product-hey I have 2 adult sons that go out in the world always looking presentable because of this stuff!) and put it on guest bed or pop in the dryer for a few minutes. Makes life easier!

I LOVE WrinkleRelease. I buy one for me and one for my daughter because she would get mine and when I needed it, I could never find it. But I keep mine hid just in case.