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Old 07-13-2009, 07:54 PM
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wash and dry the quilt you just finished; before you give it to the recipient?
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Old 07-13-2009, 08:09 PM
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I do. Just incase for some reason a seam comes apart or there's color issues. (I learned that from experience...ouch! haha)
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Old 07-13-2009, 08:40 PM
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It depends on who it is for. Children...yes, me...no.
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Yes, I wash all quilts before giving them to the recipients. I like the look of a washed quilt, you know how it looks and feels so soft.
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Old 07-13-2009, 09:50 PM
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As soon as I put that last stitch in the binding, mine go in the washer. Then in the dryer on low!
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Old 07-14-2009, 12:43 AM
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Yup! Always.
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Old 07-14-2009, 01:27 AM
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I do.
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Old 07-14-2009, 02:12 AM
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definitely into the washer.

if it's for a child, it goes into warm water and the dryer, too - on high.

and adult's quilt gets a cold bath then either hung or dryer, depending on size, how it's intended to be used, or my mood that day. (a very scientific system. :lol: )
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If you have used any type of starch product, it's a must to wash. Silverfish love these products, so you have to get them out.
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I wash and dry which is a good thing since one of my seams came out after that and needed to be fixed. :x
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