I just got this quilt and the fabric is very stiff. Did anyone else have that problem? Does it soften up after washing?
1252384
I did not find the fabric stiff. It is a fairly lightweight item and is not as soft as a traditionally quilted item.
1252385
I washed it in cold water with fabric softener and put it in the dryer on med heat. It seems fine to me and I really love it
1252386
It is 100% cotton and ironed with material used for ironing cotton shirts in the old days. It becomes softer after washing.
1252387
I didn't find mine to be still at all however, after use and washing it will more than likely soften up.
1901619
Yes, and it's a very nice and well made quilt....the quilt washes nice too. I think you will enjoy it and it will look nice on your bed.
161013
I have washed my quilt 3 times and have not had a problem with shrinkage, but it is a very heavy load for washer and dryer even in my extra large capacity machines.
2084047
I have without a problem. It is very nice kind of quilted and great for late spring summer and early fall. I have put our heavy bedspread back on now.
1125353
I have not had my quilt long enough to require washing. It is nice quality but being oversized I would be hesitant to put in my home washer. I would probably recommend a commercial washer on gentle cycle.
1936065
I'm all natural, so never use fabric softener. There sometimes seems to be a little static, depending on what is in the dryer, but the close, especially towels come out nice.
529710
I washed it once and the top is still scratchy but the under side is soft. I bought egyptian sheets and keep the top kind of folded over the top part so I don't feel the scratchy part. The Really are beautiful tho. I hope this helped
1551611
Hi there, this is quilting fabric. It might be better to find some high thread count sheets. That would keep the fibers in... Not sure this would. Hope this helps.
2067858
Hi Arnold - I probably won't be of much help since I bought this for my newphew for Christmas and haven't personally used it. But since I do use items like that at my house, I wash items like that in warm water (don't use fabric softeners) and I don't put my items in the dryer. If my nephew has used it, I'm sure he didn't give much thought on washing instructions lol! Good luck!
1125351
I have not had my quilt long enough to require washing. It is nice quality but being oversized I would be hesitant to put in my home washer. I would probably recommend a commercial washer on gentle cycle. I read another review that stated they had washed their quilt many times and it came out great.
2197526
I'm sorry that I can not help you with this as I have not washed my quilt yet. I use it as a bedspread and remove it every night so therefore don't wash it very often. Sorry that I couldn't be of more help.
91180
Mine has gotten a little wrinkly, but I wash it about once a week because I have dogs. The pleating is not out of shape, and it does seem to smooth out after it's been back on the bed for a day. If you really want the fresh crisp look you probably would want to iron it.
105040
I washed it in the washing machine - delicate cycle. Low heat/delicate dry. Or hang dry. When it came out of the washer, it was a bit twisted inside, but I was able to fix no problem. The 2nd one I purchased when it came out of the washer it was twisted too much. I ended up cutting at the seam a 1/4" length and used the back end of a pencil to smooth & straighten it. Then I stitched it up. Worked quite well and not a ton of hassle. After the initial machine wash for both of them, I just hand wash or wipe with wet cloth since.
932293
Hi there. This quilt is quite lightweight. I live in Puerto Rico and was also looking for one which wouldn't be too heavy or too warm and this is perfect. Well crafted. The only minus : sham is NOT reversible so that I can use quilt on only one side - but if I don't use sham, can use both sides of the quilt. Hope this helps you decide.
1926596
Hi Robin, The quilt is stitched, and the stitching is in a random design. The stitching doesn't follow the same pattern of the bedding. Thanks!
1909791
I've only washed it twice yet it's still pretty stiff, it's at least soft tho.
1550423
It's not that soft. It's pretty thin too. I used it to make bumper covers for my son's crib. But for a quilt it probably wouldn't last very long