janeknapp

I haven't washing W&N in the machine, but it doesn't fall apart when washed by hand. I've prewashed smaller pieces for small quilts. There is a yellow tinge to the water after soaking for 20 minutes. I put the pieces in the dryer and they come out great! I've also air dried the batting for 24 hours. Don't do this with Fairfield 80/20 cotton batting however. It really separates in the dryer. I haven't tried this with any other batting.

Tinabodina

Hmmmm, maybe I should read the directions, but I have never washed mine either. No need to start now. :D

bearisgray

I've washed Warm and Natural on a gentle cycle in my machine and dried it on a gentle cycle in the dryer.

Turned out fine.

(This is batting that I purchased 15 (or so) years ago - the construction of the batting may have changed since then.)

I like the flat look of quilts - so that was the first washing.

The cream colored batting turned the wash water very yellow.

The second washing of the batting was because something "unpleasant" was deposited on it.

I did completely destroy some other battings by attempting to wash them.

maddenkids8

I always wash it first. I fill the washer with water, a little detergent and let it sit for 30 min or so. Then I rinse it and put it in my dryer. I use a gentle cycle on the rinse part. Have been doing this for many years and had no troubles. I figure since I prewash my material, I should do the same with the batting. Good luck.

misscarol

I have never washed batting before quilting.

susie-susie-susie

I have never washed Warm and Natural before using and it is my favorite batting. I like the crinkled look. As someone else said, maybe they are just covering themselves. I never even thought of washing first. I am picturing a ball of fluff and my dryer vent plugged with cotton. Makes me shudder.
Sue

kittiebug

I've done a lot of quilts with warm and natural, never
washed the batting no problem.

Sandra-P

I have washed mine and dried it in the dryer. It does shrink when you do this but other than that I havent had any problems.

janeknapp

This works for you...that's good enough for me. I'll try it! Thanks! W&N IS very good batting.

bearisgray

The packaging (on mine) SAYS it will shrink some - so I would not consider that a "problem" -