Old 10-09-2016, 04:15 PM
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QuiltingHaven
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I agree with every washing quilter. I hand wash the jelly rolls gently and hang them up, then the charms and fat quarters go into large "hand washing" netting like bags that I purchased at WalMart (into the washing machine)and then I lay them out on a netting square (that is usually for sweaters) and pat them down and then iron them when I am ready to use them. All the big pieces are put in the washer with the delicate/warm cycle and when finished, put them in the dryer on low for 10 minutes and then hang them up to finish drying. What made me begin this (especially from the Quilting Board Smart ladies) when I had an allergic session after cutting out a batch of fabric (eyes watered, hands itched and heavy duty sneezing) when I first started quilting in 2011. From that time on, the fabric goes directly to the laundry room to be washed, dried, and folded up on styrofoam card boards, ready for me to use when I need it. Hope this helps someone.
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