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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Can you iron cotton quilt batting?  |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
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Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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 Posted - Jan 12 2014 : 4:13:05 PM
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Picked up a brand new package of batting at craft store today. This is the wrinkliest (if that's a word)batting I've ever purchased. It's Warm & Natural brand, which is usually much better quality.
I have the quilt back, batting & top layered on the floor and you can literally see the wrinkles under the top.
So I have 2 questions:
Can I iron the batting so it's nice and smooth and makes my cute little baby quilt look awesome with all its layers?
And if so, can I just put it on the old ironing board and press it smooth?
Thank you so much for your advice, assistance, and ideas!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2014 : 5:09:18 PM
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Oh wowzers, Ann... good question...
I wonder if you can place a layer of cotton fabric under and over the batting,(to be safe),, and with the iron temp on med... it might be safe to press out the crease in the batting... hmmm
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2014 : 6:27:22 PM
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Put it in the dryer it will relax and wrinkles will go away.
Diana
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
725 Posts
Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2014 : 7:02:49 PM
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I have ironed and steamed mine before. Just use a cloth between iron and batting. Worked great.
~ Betty ~
Farmgirl Sister # 5589 |
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 03:40:45 AM
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Thank you all so much!
This quilt is for a really special baby - we joke that she's the 2nd most anticipated birth in 2000 years! Mom & Dad have been trying to conceive for a long time, and after 3 miscarriages, our little angel is on her way. So you can imagine how frustrated and just plain sad I was when this whole batting mess hit the fan.
You are all amazing, and I am so blessed to know all of you, and be able to ask the really tough questions! Thanks again!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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princesspatches
True Blue Farmgirl
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arttie
iron mountain
michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 03:59:21 AM
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I always put mine in the dryer for a few minutes and give it a shake.
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2014 : 08:24:13 AM
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So I put it through the dryer, with a damp orphan sock to give it just a little moisture, on medium. It is practically smooth as silk. While there are still some lines, I've been able to smooth them out, and once the top is on and its quilted, no one will ever be able to tell.
Thanks again ladies! You are all awesome!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
578 Posts
Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 17 2014 : 5:04:30 PM
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Dryer method with something wet works and laying it out overnight relaxes it. I haven't used that brand in years. Love the batting made by Quilters Dream people. I buy their wool, cotton and poly batting. Also have used their Dream Angel batting for baby quilts. Love it! :-)
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
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soapmommy60543
True Blue Farmgirl
2197 Posts
Ann
Oswego
IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2014 : 04:59:31 AM
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UPDATE: Quilt is quilted and it is so cute! Thanks again ladies - couldn't have finished it without you!
Wife of terrific hubby and mom to 2 teenagers, a bunny, 1 geriatric goldfish, and the best dog in the world!
Check out my blog: http://www.suburbanprairiehomemaker.com
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Can you iron cotton quilt batting?
