GryffinSong

MadQuilter, I'm glad you said that about Warm & Natural changing their processing. I hadn't heard that, and always pre-washed to get out any oils and such. Now I can happily do away with that pesky pre-wash step. Thanks! :)

Kyiav10

Thank you all for the replies. My concern was that b/c the fabrics were prewashed and the batting isn't preshrunk it might create a big mess. I will try it without and take it as a learning experience. I just don't want to ruin the quilts since they are for my grandmothers.

Thanks again,

Kyia

Suzy

I let my warm and natural soak in warm water in the washer and then just spin and put in dryer until almost dry, hang over shower rod or wash line. I measured before and after and it did shrink 3 inches. My fabric was prewashed so I didn't want the batting to pull the fabric out of whack when washed. Now, if there is anymore shrinking they can shrink together.

RedGarnet222

It depends on the batting. I have had a mishap in years past, so I read the instructions very carefully before I use them. I do soak the warm and natural and dry it. Like someone said ... They can shrink up to three inches. But, for the most part, I buy the ones that are 80 20 so I don't have to.

Scissor Queen

It also depends on the kind of look you want to create. If you want a good crinkly quilt then don't prewash your fabric or preshrink your batting. If you want a fairly smooth, modern look, prewash the fabric and preshrink cotton battings or use a poly batt. There are other variations too. Do what works for you and gives you the look you want.