I snip the corner of FQs, then put into mesh bag..for fabrics more than a yard, I serge the ends.
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I pink the edges. It is cheap, fast and works great. There is no warping from pulled threads, etc. I also throw the fat quarters and fat eighths into a mesh bag or pillowcase to wash.
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I separate FQs and put 2 or 3 into mesh laundry bags. Luckily, my washer has a very gentle - hand wash - setting, so I use that. Snipping off a corner at the selvages helps some to avoid long ravels. I just soak charms, but don't buy jellyrolls (at least not fabric ones!!) I include color catchers when I wash colored fabrics.
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Originally Posted by cjomomma
I don't wash FQ's and Jelly rolls.
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Originally Posted by bj
I've heard if you snip the corners off of a fat quarter it won't ravel, but I've not tried it.
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I never prewash anything but stuff I get from thrift stores or garage sale. Any quality fabric from my LQS is not washed.
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Originally Posted by lovequilts
I never prewash anything but stuff I get from thrift stores or garage sale. Any quality fabric from my LQS is not washed.
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mesh bag or an old pillow case
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I'd just soak the strips in the sink. FQ's you could soak too but I wash with the rest of the stuff. Most times there's shrinkage and some wonkiness after too.
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Originally Posted by Quilter2B
I have a front loading machine and I've noticed that I don't get much fraying. :thumbup:
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