Hi, I just got back from a FMQ (Hyperquilting) class at a local shop. During the class, the instructor made an off hand remark, something like, "well, you'd never wash a paper pieced block". It was not a good time to ask her what she meant and then I forgot till I was in the car on the way home. ;-) I had plans to do pp in my next quilt. Can you only pp a wall hanging? Did I misunderstand her? Is there something that would make pp less durable in a quilt that you would use??
TIA Nancy |
I think, perhaps, she meant while it still had the paper on it? You can use pp blocks in a quilt and wash them.
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I don't see how is different than any other quilt once you remove the paper, quilt and bind it. I can understand your confusion.
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yes, i also believe she meant do not wash before removing the paper. my paper pieced quilts are maching washable - been washing them for years now.
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Our Quilting Board members are pros at paper piecing. And they make big, beautiful quilts. I'm sure they're washed. Paper piece away! And don't forget to show us pictures! We love pictures!
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Thanks so much. It didn't make sense and I'm not sure what she meant. Probably just heard her wrong.
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I have successfully "washed" paper pieced block after the paper is removed. It is not clear what your instructor was referring to.
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Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Thanks so much. It didn't make sense and I'm not sure what she meant. Probably just heard her wrong.
Jan in VA |
I've made hundreds of paper pieced items over the past 15 years and have washed them all.... of course you have to remove the paper first.
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Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Thanks so much. It didn't make sense and I'm not sure what she meant. Probably just heard her wrong.
Jan in VA |
Originally Posted by BKrenning
Originally Posted by Jan in VA
Originally Posted by PaperPrincess
Thanks so much. It didn't make sense and I'm not sure what she meant. Probably just heard her wrong.
Jan in VA I also can't imagine washing a quilt in a bathtub! Think how hard that is on the fabric and seams, trying to lift that thing/move it around when it's all wet, mercy! Give me my front loader any day, LOL :-D Jan in VA |
I agree with others. I have washed my PP quilts. Paper is removed before quilting, so it is the same as any other quilt.
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