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    Old 11-07-2012, 04:38 AM
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    Originally Posted by Sunnye
    I'm assuming that it won't shrink. Is this your opinion? I'm leaning on NOT prewashing before quilting. Is this correct? The package doesn't say anything except that it can be washed. Am I also correct in thinking that warm OR cold water is OK?
    Thanks in advance from all you experts on this board.
    I never wash batting, maybe I should have been doing it but have not. Since it is polyester I would think it would not be necessary since it does not shrink as cotton does. I am curious what replies you will get, maybe I have been doing it wrong? Good luck.
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    Old 11-07-2012, 06:29 AM
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    Originally Posted by justflyingin
    This is my experience as well with 100% poly.
    I have made about 105 quilts with poly batting ( High Loft), it will outlast the fabrics used. I like everything about it.
    Only snobs have anything negative to say about it.
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    I never wash batting but do toss it in the dryer for a few minutes after I get it out of the package to make it easier to handle.
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    Iuse polyester batting only. No need to prewash. Makes a nice soft puffy finished top.
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