Originally Posted by
maryv
Thanks so much for the quick responses, I just love this board and it's members. When you wash the squares in the sink, do you put them in the dryer on low and watch the closely or hang them to dry? I never have made a quilt before, I appreciate your help and can't wait to get on to the next step.
No, I don't put them in the dryer! I lay them flat on a towel until they air dry. I also use either a piece of flannel or plain muslin with my handwork. I trace my pattern on to the square first, then I baste the backing (close to the edge) onto the square & hand stitch through that.