Warm and Natural Batting - Wash First???
06-16-2011, 06:09 AM
#52
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Warm and Natural has improved greatly since it first came out. You probably have a very old version of it which had visible seeds and other "stuff" in it. I finally threw out the rest of the old stuff because there are so many newer and better quality products on the market. Their website suggests this in their bulleted list following the first paragraph.
06-16-2011, 06:18 AM
#53
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I like W&N and do not prewash my batting. I've had no problems. I like how it looks once the finished quilt is washed. If I were doing a difficult heirloom quilt I might worry more about residue oils.
06-16-2011, 06:54 AM
#55
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Location: Lemoore, Ca
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I use that batting all the time, and I too am glad that I don't read instructions. All my quilts have turned out fine, even after laundering. I have never noticed any runoff or residue of oil on the fabric . If I was you, I would use it as is.
06-16-2011, 08:53 AM
#57
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Originally Posted by Krystyna
Accckkkk!!! I purchased a couple of boxes of warm and natural batting at a quilter's sale and was so excited to use it on my next projects and then I read the instructions inside -- you have to wash it first because it has cotton seed oil??? Caramba! I don't want to be bothered with washing and hanging batting out to dry. Do you think I can just use it as is? Big foo. :shock:
Here's what is says on the box: "...the small brown flecks are seed remnants which contain traces of cottonseed oil. This oil should be removed before you assemble your quilt layers ..."
AND ... the instructions say to HAND WASH in a basin or tub with mild detergent... Soak for 30 minutes and rinse out SEVERAL TIMES!!!"
Here's what is says on the box: "...the small brown flecks are seed remnants which contain traces of cottonseed oil. This oil should be removed before you assemble your quilt layers ..."
AND ... the instructions say to HAND WASH in a basin or tub with mild detergent... Soak for 30 minutes and rinse out SEVERAL TIMES!!!"
06-16-2011, 10:54 AM
#60
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Location: Marion, IA
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Somerset Val, the wrapper that you have is up-to-date. You can decide if you want to prewash it. If you don't prewash, it will shrink later when the quilt is washed. If you do prewash, it will have little to no shrinkage when the quilt is washed later. You choose. Either way...W&N batting will work.
I did not prewash and used it in a baby quilt. It did shrink after the first wash which gave it the antique look.
I did not prewash and used it in a baby quilt. It did shrink after the first wash which gave it the antique look.
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