Just a couple of questions, do you pre wash the squares, and if so how without sacrificing the clean edges.
Also does anyone have a free pattern suggestion or link for a lap quilt with layer cake????
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Just a couple of questions, do you pre wash the squares, and if so how without sacrificing the clean edges.
Also does anyone have a free pattern suggestion or link for a lap quilt with layer cake????
I do not prewash layer cakes. I will look through my links-I have a few bookmarked, I think.
I don't pre-wash any pre-cut fabric. It is all from the same supplier, so I figure that it will all shrink the same amount.
http://www.modabakeshop.com/2010/03/...ake-throw.html
http://southernquilter.com/2010/06/s...-cake-pattern/
and this site has an ebook download for a whole bunch of layer cake quilts:
http://lynbrown.com/?p=1418 (scroll down for the link)
eta: moda's layer cake projects:
http://www.modabakeshop.com/search/label/Layer%20Cake
I just made one with the Moda layer cake, and it is called Ashley's Journey--it is easy and really cute! Just got to put a border and put the backing/binding!
There was a pattern on the pkg. that i bought, but don't remember the name and a friend borrowed it!
Do not wash pre cuts because you can't afford to lose any...especially on the charms and jelly rolls.