prewashing or not
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The prewashing question that always is going back and forth on this board raised a question in my mind. Could it be that folks who make quilts intended to be used on beds tend to prewash more, whereas those who make art quilts would be less likely to prewash?
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The only fabrics I prewash are flannels. Nothing else. You will find a whole lot of people on both sides of this camp. I don't make "art" quilts, I make quilts to be used and loved. I do wash the quilt, after it is all finished, before it goes out the door!
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NO...those who know fabric and know what dangers lurk in those chemicals and dyes will ALWAYS wash the fabric no matter what the use for it will be...even if it will be a pincushion, it gets washed in this house!
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Originally Posted by gal288
I agree with this theory.
I also do not wash the fabric that I use to do applique by hand, as the finish in the material helps to prevent fraying.
I also do not wash the fabric that I use to do applique by hand, as the finish in the material helps to prevent fraying.
wash it and spray with sizing when you press it!
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