Originally Posted by Marilyn6
I am trying to finish a top that I made about 3 years ago. (Slow, I know.)
Used remnants to piece this top, so not sure content of fabrics.
I just added an additional 10 inches to each side in order to make it
larger.
Now I have purchased 100% cotton fabric (108" wide) to use for the
backing. My problem now is, should I wash the backing? If I do, then should I also wash the top? If I do, I cannot imagine having to iron the top with all those little seams & tangled threads, oh, my!
What is a newbie to do? Any help will be appreciated. Needing a little
confidence building. : )
Thanks in advance, Marilyn
I always prewash all my fabrics. If you do this there is no need to wash the quilt top. After quilting everything together I do go back and wash the quilt. This way it has the vintage look when I give it away. I also give washing instructions to the receiver of the quilt.