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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:37 AM
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    OK, I guess I don't have to tell you that I am an almost absolute beginner (I've finished one quilt and am working on the second). This time I got all my fabric home and was excited to start using the Accuquilt machine I got for Mother's Day and ... I cut all my squares before I washed them. Oops. What to do now? Do I have to start over again with new fabric or can I stitch the unwashed fabric and pray it turns out OK?

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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:38 AM
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    Just start sewing! It should be fine.
    I definitely wouldn't wash them now! :)
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:39 AM
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    you do not have to wash fabric before you use it. When it's a finshed quilt and you wash it, it will just have a more crinkled look to it :)

    Happy Quilting!
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:40 AM
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    I don't prewash :wink: so I would go for it!
    Just add a color catcher or two when you launder your finished quilt :D:D:D
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:40 AM
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    Make your quilt when you wash it for the first time use a color catcher. A lot of people do not wash there fabric first and have no problem,
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:44 AM
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    I never prewash. Just carry on and you'll be fine. :) And show us what you made when you're done!
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:45 AM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    I don't prewash :wink: so I would go for it!
    Just add a color catcher or two when you launder your finished quilt :D:D:D
    good advice!
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:46 AM
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    No, don't wash now. Sew, sew, sew.Don't wash the backing either. When you do wash, use a "Color Catcher" in the wash. Your quilt will be fine.
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:51 AM
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    Wow, thanks so much everyone. What a helpful and friendly group of people ... so glad I found this forum!
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    Old 06-19-2011, 06:52 AM
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    Never prewash...I like to cut with the sizing in the fabric and I've never had a problem washing after it together gives it an older antique look...
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