Originally Posted by 1barron
Originally Posted by Tropical
I have read here that many quilters use sheets for backing and some buy single flat sheets at Walmart. I did a search and couldn't find the post I was looking for so I would like to ask this - is it necessary to use only 100% cotton sheets or are cotton/poly blends ok? All of my quilt tops are 100% cotton. I was in Walmart with DH today and all they had were the cotton blends. Thanks
Do you prewash your fabric before quilting (the top and the backing)? I have used it all. I personally don't wash my top or backing before I finish my quilts. After it is completed and washed, the shrinkage make the quilt puffy where there is no quilting.
Because of my Chemical Sensitivities, I wash all of my fabrics as soon as they come into the house. I use white vinegar and baking soda along with my special laundry soap to remove the odors. Some, especially those from JoAnn smell so strongly of cinnamon and cologne. I do it to avoid shrinkage later on. I have found not all cottons shrink equally.