What to do with creased batting?

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07-24-2011, 11:53 AM

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madamekelly

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You could lay it back on the table, and use a blow dryer on the creases to get them to relax. I came up with this before i joined the board for great ideas.

07-24-2011, 11:56 AM

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Stitchalong

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Put in dryer for 5+ minutes and it will smooth out

07-24-2011, 12:17 PM

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Lacelady

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LyndaOH

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacelady

...I will be quilting it with an HQ Sweet 16 Sit down, so no problem with space, I was just concerned about the big creases. So the more pins the better - I don't have any spray, and not sure if it would be good for breathing given I need oxygen every so often.

I'd love to hear about how you like your sit down Sweet 16. I'm thinking of getting one. Was there a big learning curve or did your skills from quilting on your regular sewing machine translate right away?

Thanks for any comments!

Absolutely no problems, it's a joy to use. I have a Bernina with a stitch regulator, but I learned FMQing before getting that, and using the HQ is easier than doing FMQ on a non stitch regulator domestic because you can regulate the speed the machine goes at, put your foot right down and move the quilt according to the speed you have set.

Lynda

07-24-2011, 02:01 PM

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Icandothat

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Great tips.
Thanks.

07-24-2011, 05:11 PM

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quiltnotes

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The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is my favorite batting. It does always have creases and I put it in the dryer for about 5 min. It helps, and then I smooth it when I sandwich it.

07-24-2011, 05:11 PM

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quiltnotes

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The Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 is my favorite batting. It does always have creases and I put it in the dryer for about 5 min. It helps, and then I smooth it when I sandwich it.

07-24-2011, 05:14 PM

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Jeanniejo

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I just put mine in the dryer on low heat for about 15 min and all the wrinkles come out.

07-24-2011, 05:54 PM

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yellowsnow55

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I hang mine in the cool damp air outside on the clothesline overnight.

07-24-2011, 06:46 PM

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OneMoreQuilt

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If your dryer is too small, I would try steaming it.

07-25-2011, 05:43 AM

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G'ma Kay

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Quote:

Originally Posted by cuppi duke

I throw a wrung out wet tea towel in the dryer with mine and it works pretty good. I never pre wash my batting but I do put it in the dryer to relax it. I do my polyester clothing that way too. The only thing my iron touches usually is my quilting projects. I did enough ironing when I was young and everything was made of cotton.

This is what I do too, just like 10 minutes or so is usually long enough.