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Old 01-21-2014, 02:36 PM
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carolaug
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Since I did not wash the fabric prior to piecing (not the norm for me) I was afraid it may shrink a lot, which it did. I serged the quilt, washed it....squared it up then washed the binding fabric, cut and put it on. I washed it first to prvent issues which was a good thing I did.
Originally Posted by G'ma Kay
It is a beautiful quilt. I have never heard of washing the quilt before binding it. Can you tell me why you do that? I would think it would get all out of square. I thought the binding was to hold it together and keep it square. Anxiously awaiting your rationale.
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