Originally Posted by
Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
Judy, I like my fabric like index cards, too! I could shuffle my squares at times, but it makes them sew better for me.
CookyIN, I can't imagine not washing a finished quilt. How on earth do you keep them clean through the whole process? Mine fall on the floor, get stepped on, etc.
I do not starch fabric before using it, actually don't wash it either! Exception to that rule is if it's red,black or dark blue..then I cut a chunk, soak in hot, hot water in a cup, if it bleeds, I do not use it....... And I also do not wash quilts after completed....I really don't drag them on the floor nor walk on them as they are being done....keep my room's floors clean and no one else allowed in---human or beast....I have never has a problem working on fabric that has not been "washed/starched" ......but then no one here has any allergies - that might be a consideration......I guess.
But then we each find what works for us.....