Okay, Tartan brought up a good point. My only concern would be that the quilt might end up being only 3/4 of the size you started with.
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Okay, Tartan brought up a good point. My only concern would be that the quilt might end up being only 3/4 of the size you started with.
Never argue with an idiot. They'll drag you down the their level and beat you with experience.
Yes, I would wash it, I always wash flannel first and make sure you use 1/2 seams.
Suzanne
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I prewash all my fabrics. I especially wash flannel. I don't buy expensive fabrics and find I don't have as many problems with it.
Another Phyllis
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I prewash everything. Flannel shrinks so I would definitely wash and dry that.
Only for flannel, I prewash 3 times. That way, you have taken care of the shrinkage.
Even though the flannel is good quality, it may well shrink at different rates. I would definitely prewash.
Even though you bought a good quality flannel it will shrink and some flannels shrink more than others. If you want consistent shrinkage throughout, I would prewash. Ironing your finished quilt will make it look "new" again for gifting unless you want the comfy snuggly look.
shrinkage and pilling are the two reasons I always prewash flannel. I would never want a gift to pill.
jean
I always was flannel because of the shrinkage factor but also want to make sure it turns out soft and nice, no pilling, etc. Also wash before making a rag quilt with it, I like to be sure what I'm working with. With that said, I love to use flannel and often use it for backing. Most of the time it washes up nicely, but have had a couple that I didn't use in the end.
I'll also be an odd ball here. I have not washed any flannel if it is used front & back. I have only had 1 piece of red that bled & tinted the cream next to it pinkish.
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