Do you always wash you quilts?

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08-12-2011, 06:17 PM

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pontiac46750

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Yes I always wash mine. Mainly because of the oil from my hands. I do a lot of hand quilting.

08-13-2011, 06:47 AM

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mojo11

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Yes. all get washed.

08-13-2011, 07:42 AM

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flowerjoy

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I always wash mine when they're finished... I like the look best after they have been washed at least once.

08-13-2011, 07:47 AM

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Annie68

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Yes, I do.

08-13-2011, 10:42 AM

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penski

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yes , i would not want to give someone a quilt that had markings or looked like it had been drug all over my sewing room , also it is good to know that it will withstand the washing and i didnt have any problems that needed repaired before i gave it away

08-13-2011, 03:12 PM

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KiwiQuilter

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Yes I always wash first.

08-14-2011, 06:00 PM

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ging10ging

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I prewash the fabric before I quilt that way the shrinking has already occured and the color that wants to run won't ruin the quilt when done. Sue

08-22-2011, 01:39 PM

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MissQuilter

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I want people to know they can be washed, so I say.... It has been washed! Then I think some will feel better about using them. I also agree with the idea that if there are flaws of some kind, I can know before I give it!

08-22-2011, 01:52 PM

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TonnieLoree

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ckcowl

YES!!! if anything goes wrong- like a seam comes loose-or a fabric bleed or anything else i want to know- and be able to fix it before it goes to anyone else--- it can be very devestating for the recipient to be the first one to wash their quilt and something happen to it....has been known to really hurt feelings/family relationships

Yes, for this reason, and cat hair.