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01-27-2018, 05:41 PM

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Ioftheneedle

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Using solid colors must have gone by the wayside or a regional thing because the quilts at auction were all made of colorful prints. Very detailed work. Hand quilted.

02-03-2018, 03:33 AM

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Wintergray

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The fabric used depends on location. Some Amish use print fabrics in quilts.

02-03-2018, 03:37 AM

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Wintergray

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Quilters wash finished quilts to remove the sizing on the material and washing the quilt adds to the look of the stitches.

02-03-2018, 04:50 AM

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Wintergray

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Originally Posted by Ioftheneedle

My husband and I have traveled to Ohio to an Amish area on occasion and have attended their auctions. We came home with 3 king sized quilts. Two are Trip around the world- lone star. They don't appear to be washed. Question: Why do quilters wash quilts as soon as they are finished new material? I have never have. Just asking.

Quilters wash finished quilts to remove the sizing on the material and washing the quilt adds to the look of the stitches.