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This is brillant...just read it in a tips for Success sheet I got in the mail today....
To wash small pieces of fabric without fraying the edges,
put them in a salad spinner, rather than a washing machine.
Spin with hot water and soap.
Rinse in cool water, drain and spin.
Press the pieces dry.
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What a great tip. Thanks.
amh
I learned this trick some time ago from someone here on QB!!!
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I usually just wash my small pieces by hand in a big bowl. Salad spinner would certainly help dry them out!
I read here on qb that you could wash small pieces by hand then just press while wet with hot iron. This will preshrink the fabric as it would shrink in a dryer, thus eliminating the risk of shrinking after it is used in a quilt.
Yep, that's how I've been doing it. It's amazing how much a precut charm will shrink.
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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Cool trick! I put them in a lingerie bag and in the washer, but only if I buy scraps at the thrift store and don't know if they've been washed or not. I dont' wash charm paks I buy.
Great tip... I will be using this method next time for sure.
Judy in Phx, AZ
Another great tip from the quilting board. I just love this place!
Great tip! I'm going to try that! TY!
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