Originally Posted by laceybritt
I always wash on gentle, no fabric softener, line dry. That makes sure all of the markings are out and it IS washable before I give it as a gift. Many of the chairties I quilt for ask you to wash before donating it.
Would you please explain your method of blocking the quilt??
Originally Posted by kountrykreation
wash it, and then blocking it will lay it flat and crisp, giving it that 'before' washing look (I just did the blocking for the first time, a few weeks ago, for the same reason, a benefit auction quilt, and sure like how it worked).
:-) :lol:
Here's how I block a quilt. You'll need plenty of space depending on size. Lay flat on floor with some bath towels underneath, proceed to pat and pull lightly into the shape it is supposed to be, with everything laying flat and square. I then put something heavy at each corner. I then leave it on the floor for the length of time it takes to finish drying. I do dry it a bit in the dryer til just damp before I begin to block. I have one on the floor now in blocking mode.
:)