Thanks, I've only made about 8 quilts, all with W&W and none very crinkly.
I appreciate the advice from people who have done black and white quilts specifically, since I'm guessing the black could really show up on the white if it bleeds.
I bought a bunch of batik fabric for another bed-size quilt and sewed the seams and washed it all, but did not dry it. I had some dark purple in there as well as almost white blue so I didn't want bleeding in that quilt either. I wasn't as worried about the crink because I'm using it to embroider in the hoop quilt. I'm adding wool batting under the stitching for tarpunto look.
No one has answered if I would get more shrinkage that way.
Originally Posted by
ManiacQuilter2
This is the technique that I was taught by Harriet Hargrave. I usually only do with with fabric that I feel might be a bleeder. I never pre-wash. I always use color catchers and never have had a problem. I would use Hobbs 80/20 instead of W&N. It is a bit fluffier and not give you the flat look at W&N will give the look of the quilt.