Originally Posted by
carolynjo
I did make my GD a queen-sized Benartex quilt. I worked on it over 10 years, so when I was ready to remove the dye,l I filled my top=loader washing machine with cold water and let it soak for several hours before I did anything else. It turned out beautifully. She was a happy bride.
I know this is an old thread but I came across it when I did a search for something else and had to reply.
A few days ago I was shopping at the thrift store and found a brand new, still in the package, Benartex wholecloth quilt top in the Garden Bouquet pattern for $11.99! At first I thought it was a bit pricey for the thrift store, but when I looked it up online, they're selling for $60.00, so of course it came home with me.
It's certainly not something I'll be tackling anytime soon, and I have wondered how long it will take me to finish it. A long-term project, to be sure! (Ten years, huh?
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I understand about not getting it wet, but I was wondering...when I do get around to starting it, would pressing it with a dry iron to get the fold marks out set the lines?