front loader prewash batting ?

Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

Very carefully. Polly
BWaaaaHaHa.
Taria, why would you do such a thing? Is it filthy or are you just
needing to preshrink? If just to preshrink, why not just get it wet and
gently, very gently place it in the dryer on low and block it before it's
really dry?



"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

LOL. Usually I am good with a bit of shrinkage look but this quilt I
don't want that. I can just dampen it and throw it in the dryer but
I did wonder if the washer would work.
Today has mostly been a good day. Got replacements in the mail for
my old pot and pan handles and a food processor top. My 25 year old
Farberware is looking good! I also got a box of Evanovich novels I
bought on half.com and finished up 2 ring bearer
pillows for a wedding. I got though the border mess and found a
quilt batting just the right size for that quilt. TOmorrow I can
pin baste!
TAria



Polly Esther wrote:

Very carefully. Polly
BWaaaaHaHa.
Taria, why would you do such a thing? Is it filthy or are you just
needing to preshrink? If just to preshrink, why not just get it wet and
gently, very gently place it in the dryer on low and block it before it's
really dry?



"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

Evanovich ? wow. Val sent me 14. Maybe it's Fearless Fourteen? I
wallowed in it and passed it on to my sister. She's got lots of important
things to do but they will have to wait. Evanovich's grandma just tickles
me. Bring it on. Polly


"Taria" wrote in message
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LOL. Usually I am good with a bit of shrinkage look but this quilt I
don't want that. I can just dampen it and throw it in the dryer but
I did wonder if the washer would work.
Today has mostly been a good day. Got replacements in the mail for
my old pot and pan handles and a food processor top. My 25 year old
Farberware is looking good! I also got a box of Evanovich novels I bought
on half.com and finished up 2 ring bearer
pillows for a wedding. I got though the border mess and found a
quilt batting just the right size for that quilt. TOmorrow I can
pin baste!
TAria



Polly Esther wrote:

Very carefully. Polly
BWaaaaHaHa.
Taria, why would you do such a thing? Is it filthy or are you just
needing to preshrink? If just to preshrink, why not just get it wet and
gently, very gently place it in the dryer on low and block it before it's
really dry?



"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

That sounds like a very good day!

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"Taria" wrote in message
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LOL. Usually I am good with a bit of shrinkage look but this quilt I
don't want that. I can just dampen it and throw it in the dryer but
I did wonder if the washer would work.
Today has mostly been a good day. Got replacements in the mail for
my old pot and pan handles and a food processor top. My 25 year old
Farberware is looking good! I also got a box of Evanovich novels I bought
on half.com and finished up 2 ring bearer
pillows for a wedding. I got though the border mess and found a
quilt batting just the right size for that quilt. TOmorrow I can
pin baste!
TAria



Polly Esther wrote:

Very carefully. Polly
BWaaaaHaHa.
Taria, why would you do such a thing? Is it filthy or are you just
needing to preshrink? If just to preshrink, why not just get it wet and
gently, very gently place it in the dryer on low and block it before it's
really dry?



"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

That grandma is a hoot. I have been enjoying some of the Plum books. It
has been a long time since I literally laughed out loud while reading a
book. DH keeps asking me just what am I reading? That whole family is a
hoot but the grandma wins the prize. Kind of scary all the gals having
guns in their bags! It is nice just to read something light and silly.
Taria

Polly Esther wrote:
Evanovich ? wow. Val sent me 14. Maybe it's Fearless Fourteen? I
wallowed in it and passed it on to my sister. She's got lots of important
things to do but they will have to wait. Evanovich's grandma just tickles
me. Bring it on. Polly

Taria wrote:
Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

On the gentle or wool cycle. Lower the speed spin to about 800rpm if
you can.

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Taria wrote:
Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

Does it need to wash or soak?

If it needs to be washed then the gentlest wash cycle you can use. If
you only need to soak it to shrink it I would put it in the drum and
start a gentle program without adding any detergent. Once the water has
run in (and the drum turned a couple of times to ensure it is all wet)
stop the machine and let it sit. Then I would advance to the spin part
of the cycle (dunno if you can do that separately on yours or not) and
spin it dry at a reduced RPM. Essentially I would try to avoid all the
backwards and forwards agitation that normally does the getting the dirt
out bit IYSWIM.

Lizzy

"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria

Does your machine have a hand wash cycle? mine does, it just washes the
clothes,
does not spin them ..that would work...

Donna in S. Indiana

Taria, we mostly have front loaders over here. I would just use a gentle
cycle and all should be well. It works for me!
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"Taria" wrote in message
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Anyone have a suggestion on how I should prewash a
Hobbs 80/20 batt in a front load machine?
TIA, Taria