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Old 08-07-2013, 04:04 AM
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PaperPrincess
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Originally Posted by DOTTYMO View Post
If these pre-cuts shrink in one direction only should we be extremely careful on the warp or weft when joining in quilts especially if not pre washed?
Almost all fabric will shrink more in one direction. I'm a pre-washer and my fabric rarely shrinks along the length. If I buy a yard, I still have a yard after washing. Selvedge to selvedge is another story. Sometimes I loose 2". This is why I pre wash everything, including precuts.
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