Pre-Washing Warm & Natural

Today's S.E.X was 4 cone holders for the sergers, taking one in for some
TLC and a new stitch plate, and 3m of W&N

The batting feels and smells lovely, but I want to know if I can
pre-wash it in a front-loading washer on a gentle cycle, and then
tumble-dry it. If not, I won't, and we'll make wrinkly quilts when we
wash them after quilting! I just want to know. It says hand wash, but
I don't think I can be bothered... ;D
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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Yes you certainly can wash in a front loader. I do it all the time when I
want a flat-ish quilt. Before I got a front loader, I'd dump the W&N into
the bathtub to soak, then spin it in the washer and dry in the dryer.
--
Kim Graham
http://members.shaw.ca/kigraham
Nanaimo, BC, Canada
THE WORD IN PATCHWORK

"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
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Today's S.E.X was 4 cone holders for the sergers, taking one in for some
TLC and a new stitch plate, and 3m of W&N

The batting feels and smells lovely, but I want to know if I can pre-wash
it in a front-loading washer on a gentle cycle, and then tumble-dry it.
If not, I won't, and we'll make wrinkly quilts when we wash them after
quilting! I just want to know. It says hand wash, but I don't think I
can be bothered... ;D
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

KI Graham wrote:

Yes you certainly can wash in a front loader. I do it all the time when I
want a flat-ish quilt. Before I got a front loader, I'd dump the W&N into
the bathtub to soak, then spin it in the washer and dry in the dryer.

Thanks, Kim! It's going in NOW!

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...
Today's S.E.X was 4 cone holders for the sergers, taking one in for some
TLC and a new stitch plate, and 3m of W&N

The batting feels and smells lovely, but I want to know if I can
pre-wash it in a front-loading washer on a gentle cycle, and then
tumble-dry it. If not, I won't, and we'll make wrinkly quilts when we
wash them after quilting! I just want to know. It says hand wash, but
I don't think I can be bothered... ;D
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Oh, that's a relief, Kim. I, too, got some for the first time, for a
baby quilt, and was putting off washing it - though I would have done,
as I prefer a non-crinkly look! I have a front-loader, like Kate, so I
will try.
..
In message 0SrGf.585474$ki.293922@pd7tw2no, KI Graham
writes
Yes you certainly can wash in a front loader. I do it all the time when I
want a flat-ish quilt. Before I got a front loader, I'd dump the W&N into
the bathtub to soak, then spin it in the washer and dry in the dryer.

--
Best Regards
pat on the hill

Don/Gen wrote:

I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

This bit has just come out of the dryer.

Up side: it's even softer and fluffier and feels nicer than when it went in!

Downside: Sugar puff is eying it as nesting material!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Can it go in a top loader?? or it's only safe in the front loader. I've never pre-washed the batting.
Thanks, Debi
"Kate Dicey" wrote in message ...
Don/Gen wrote:

I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

This bit has just come out of the dryer.

Up side: it's even softer and fluffier and feels nicer than when it went in!

Downside: Sugar puff is eying it as nesting material!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

I have a top loader. I fill it with HOT water and let it soak till the
water is cool. I use the spin cycle to remove all the water possible before
drying it. I use a stick and keep poking it down when it's in the
machine..Not so sure the agitator would be a great idea.
Gen

"DLW" wrote in message
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Can it go in a top loader?? or it's only safe in the front loader. I've
never pre-washed the batting.
Thanks, Debi
"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
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Don/Gen wrote:

I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like
the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

This bit has just come out of the dryer.

Up side: it's even softer and fluffier and feels nicer than when it went
in!

Downside: Sugar puff is eying it as nesting material!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Don't agitate! I found out the hard way and had several "holes" that
needed to be patched! Nancy
"Don/Gen" wrote in message
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I have a top loader. I fill it with HOT water and let it soak till the
water is cool. I use the spin cycle to remove all the water possible
before
drying it. I use a stick and keep poking it down when it's in the
machine..Not so sure the agitator would be a great idea.
Gen

"DLW" wrote in message
...
Can it go in a top loader?? or it's only safe in the front loader. I've
never pre-washed the batting.
Thanks, Debi
"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...
Don/Gen wrote:

I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like
the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

This bit has just come out of the dryer.

Up side: it's even softer and fluffier and feels nicer than when it went
in!

Downside: Sugar puff is eying it as nesting material!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Ok thanks! I won't agitate!
Debi
"Nancy" wrote in message ...
Don't agitate! I found out the hard way and had several "holes" that
needed to be patched! Nancy
"Don/Gen" wrote in message
...
I have a top loader. I fill it with HOT water and let it soak till the
water is cool. I use the spin cycle to remove all the water possible
before
drying it. I use a stick and keep poking it down when it's in the
machine..Not so sure the agitator would be a great idea.
Gen

"DLW" wrote in message
...
Can it go in a top loader?? or it's only safe in the front loader. I've
never pre-washed the batting.
Thanks, Debi
"Kate Dicey" wrote in message
...
Don/Gen wrote:

I pre-wash W/N all the time and dry it in a HOT dryer, as I do not like
the
wrinkly look at all. Comes out nice and soft.
Gen

This bit has just come out of the dryer.

Up side: it's even softer and fluffier and feels nicer than when it went
in!

Downside: Sugar puff is eying it as nesting material!
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!