Originally Posted by cmagee84
I love the feeling of new! New anything, so I hesitate to wash my quilts. I think I am afraid they won't look as good once they are washed. I know that sounds weird. I have one that is going to a friend and I keep trying to make myself wash it, but no luck so far!
I never wash my quilts on completion! I wash and starch the fabric before cutting; I keep the pieces covered when not working on them; when the quilt is in one piece, I spread it out on a bed and cover with a clean sheet in between stitching periods; I always wash my hands before stitching! Why would I want to wash it on completion?!! It always looks as good as new and ready for the recipient!
I should add that we don't have any pets; I never have food or drink around; I use a locking stitch at beginning/end of each seam so, hopefully, nothing should ever come undone and, as I don't like the crinkly look, I wash the batting first as well!