Originally Posted by
ShirlinAZ
Just ran into this myself making a D9P. Cut perfect 6" strips; pressed the seams. One of the fabrics shrunk as I touched it with the iron. The bolt said 100% cotton, but the fabric acted more like a blend. It's frustrating, but it's not always your fault.
In my experience - SOME 'quilting type cottons' have shrunk drastically. Which is ONE of the reasons why some of us wash the fabrics first.
To me, handling a washed fabric is like seeing a person without make-up. I know what I actually have to work with.When it's washed, I have a much better idea of what I'm actually working with and how the fabric will behave down the line after it's incorporated into another item.