Should i wash batting for quilting

This very fuzzy fabric like Binkley but not Binkley is full of static, what can I do to get rid of it? Static not the fabric. I always put my batting through the steam cycle in my dryer. NO dryer balls. It fluffs it up and takes wrinkles out. I like the way it comes out. I would recommend something very low loft. This could either be a low loft cotton, polyester or a blend. Or, you could even consider using something more lightweight, like a piece of flannel fabric.

I will always prewash my batting for quilts. Soak batting. I suspect its all the chemicals and sizing used. I then roll the batting in towels and absorb the remainder of the water. The batting will be damp but not dripping. I then dry in my dryer on normal heat. Remove promptly. The batting comes out wonderfully fluffy and soft with no creases or wrinkles. Sandwiches on my longarm beautifully and quilts like a dream.

Every client I do this for is thrilled with the results of the final quilting. Happy Quilting! Remember me. Lost your password? Privacy Policy. LOG IN. Search for:. Become A Member. Personally, I pre-wash nearly all fabrics I use, including my backs. You can also cut along the raw edges with pinking shears to prevent fraying. Then I wash my fabrics however I plan to wash my quilts I personally do both on delicate and throw a couple of color catchers in just in case of any dye loss.

Your email address will not be published. I ain't got time for that. It Prevents Bleeding. I hate that fabric now. It is my enemy. Trending patterns! Add to Wishlist.

Quick View. Rated 5. Retayne : sets dye into fabric. DO NOT use it if you are experiencing a fabric bleed situation. I keep a bottle of Retayne in my laundry room and pour some into every prewash that includes highly saturated color fabric.

Synthrapol : releases dye from fabric. Knowing that, I don't think I need to warn you not to dump this into your washing machine when washing a quilt Use Synthrapol when either dyeing your own fabric or working to get naughty fabric from bleeding.

Read more about fixing fabric bleeds here. Get tips on sewing with different substrates! It Removes Chemicals. It Takes Too Much Time. Remember Those Chemicals? Oh, hello again. Fancy seeing you here. A Few Final Prewashing Tips.

How to Wash Your Quilt. Stephanie says: I love getting to see this Jitters quilt in your posts. May 2, at pm Reply. May 3, at am Reply. Anne Dawson says: Once I started using precuts I stopped prewashing so all my fabric would be the same when the quilt was washed. Fran says: Me too! Anna says: Same. May 18, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Haha! May 26, at pm Reply. July 9, at pm Reply. Annemiek says: Prewasher over here! May 3, at pm Reply. Pam says: Thank you for showing us the quilt comparison.

Beatriz Henrique says: Love the post! Where could I find the patern of this quilt in tne pictures? Suzy Quilts says: Thank you! May 4, at am Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Sheri, that is heartbreaking! Karlanne Spinks says: Thanks so much for the article and all the comments. January 8, at pm Reply. Gwen S says: I wash everything before using or even wearing.

Jamie says: I prewash all fabric with any cotton in it. May 5, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Great point about prewashing before making a bag. May 6, at pm Reply. I wash it before using. May 6, at am Reply. Allison says: I am new to quilting and am excited to make your weekend candy quilt as a baby gift for my sister.

May 9, at am Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Greet question! May 9, at pm Reply. Linda says: I am a Pre Washer, however I have learned that if I wash my fabric in cold water on the delicate cycle with just a splash of baby laundry detergent optional there is very little fraying. May 10, at am Reply. Jean Suplick says: I do something similar.

September 6, at am Reply. Terri Stradinger says: I prewash because I like high contrast and tend to include highly saturated colors in my quilts. May 10, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Great question! May 11, at am Reply. May 21, at pm Reply. July 3, at am Reply. July 5, at pm Reply. July 18, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Oh bummer! Joan says: Hi. August 21, at pm Reply. August 22, at am Reply.

Debra Cann says: The vinegar works for sure. I have done that. November 11, at am Reply. Elizabeth Carney says: What is your feeling on mixing prewashed and unwashed fabrics in one quilt? August 27, at pm Reply. Jean Suplick says: Pre-wash camp here. Beth Samson says: I have a flannel jelly roll that I am debating on whether to pre-wash or not.

November 4, at pm Reply. November 5, at am Reply. November 12, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: If you have some dark fabric that looks like it might bleed, I bet you could prewash with Dawn detergent OR just prewash with regular detergent twice.

November 14, at am Reply. December 8, at pm Reply. December 9, at am Reply. Teresa says: I have some hand-dyed, dark blue fabric that I am putting into a wall hanging. December 30, at pm Reply. December 31, at am Reply. Teresa says: Thanks! December 31, at pm Reply. Rae says: I was hoping someone could help me out! October 24, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: 1. October 26, at am Reply. Ramona says: Do you need to prewash organic fabric? July 2, at pm Reply. Cindy says: If you prewash fabrics for a quilt does the batting also need to be prewashed to prevent it shrinking?

July 18, at am Reply. July 21, at am Reply. July 20, at pm Reply. July 22, at am Reply. Penny says: Love the post! July 25, at am Reply.

Suzy Quilts says: Prewashing is always option, however you do run the risk of a future bleed. July 26, at am Reply. Jane says: Please, please prewash your fabric.

August 2, at am Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Good to know! Thanks, Jane! August 6, at am Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Flannel shrinks a lot, so I recommend you prewash first. Teresa says: Thanks, prewash it is!! The blog on sewing with flannel will help a lot when I get started!! August 23, at am Reply. Emmy Muller says: I always prewash. September 19, at am Reply. Jeanie Nelson says: Is it mainly the washing or the drying that causes the shrinking?

March 15, at pm Reply. Suzy Quilts says: Smoothie?? Thanks for sharing your experience. Goodness I have never washed batting but I have not used cotton. I have my first cotton lot sitting on the floor waiting and am now worried. As mine was off I roll, I am going to call the quilt shop. I do not want brown water!!! Love your blog. Oh my, Pam, this was some process! You must have been exhausted by the time you finished all that preparation.

I have never washed batting but, as a previous commenter, Daryl, stated most of the batting we purchase in the states these days must have already been prepped for use.

I just know your quilt will be lovely! I'll enjoy reading the comments later, but I presoak. No soap, but I rinse in a gently cycle and fluff dry. The batting fluffs and I don't need to worry as much about chemicals.

Sometimes when you have spent many hours on a very special quilt, as you obviously have here, it's definitely better to take the time to do everything properly and not take any risks - but I bet you were glad to have it finished!

I ended up rolling it in the backing, used rubber bands to hold it. Washed it on the hand wash setting on my washer. Spread it over my quilt frame pc piping to dry while I was at work. Worked great. Can't wait for a day off to put it together and start quilting! Thanks for the article, it was a big help as this is my first time quilting on my own.

I meant to say it was rolled like a cinnamon roll. Backing in between the batting so it didn't squish together. Thanks for stopping by! I love reading your comments and try to reply to all of them via email. If you don't receive an email reply from me, check back here. Ruffle Skirt. Patchwork Skirt. Gathered Skirt. Denim Band.

Shirt to Skirt. The screen printed silhouette quilt is almost ready to be quilted - just the borders to be added. I've decided on cotton batting this time, mainly because that's what I had in my stash. My dilemma has been whether to pre-wash the cotton batting or not and I'm hoping you'll share your thoughts and experiences. I like the idea of wool, as it breathes and is warm. I'm not at all keen on polyester. Open your batting and unfold it completely.

Add the unfolded batting to the tub; keep it as evenly spaced as possible. An accordion shape, or fan fold, can get the entire width of the batting into the tub fairly evenly in most situations.

Let the batting soak for 20 minutes. Do not agitate or pull at the batting, or it may create areas of weakness or tear. Simply press down on the batting and gently move it as you need to in order for all of the batting to be able to soak. Drain the tub and rinse the batting two to three times.