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    Old 11-05-2010, 10:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by Sadiemae
    I didn't know fleece would shrink. Learn something new every day...
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    Prewashing saves any shrinkage problems. Also dye running too. According to "Sod's law" the first time I used an unwashed piece it would either shrink or run and possibly both. No I'm not a pessimist, just wouldn't want this to happen to any of my quilts.
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    I made my dad a quilt and used fleece backing...I did not prewash...gosh...I hope it does not shrink.
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    I too, did not ever think fleece would shrink. Who would have thought.
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