Originally Posted by
Stitchnripper
I am not convinced. I do pre-test darker colors. I don't have sensitivities to chemicals. I have been quilting for 14 years and haven't had a problem yet. But the beauty of this hobby is thateveryone gets to do what they want and what works best for them.
my thoughts exactly! Pre test, not prewash, if suspecting a bleeder. Unless, of course due to allergies,
...but do those allergies also react to new clothing, linens?
As far as washing individual blocks....why? I'm thinking, unless all the fabrics in that block (s) are from the same mfg, you might get uneven shrinkage and distortion due to the basic weave of the base fabric.
Doesn't thread have chemicals involved in its production?
I read all the prewashing, washing after completion of the quilt...in HOT water........to remove chemicals, handling.........my question....do you also do the same to,all things purchased that are washable - hard things and soft things? Most detergents nowadays are formulated to clean in warm and cold water-I guess a conservation thing....I really cannot remember the last time I washed anything in hot water.....oh, and I do not wash my just completed quilts either. Gifted ones have washing instructions included. My own are washed when needed.......as other washable are in house.......don't mean to offend anyone, just thinking out loud to a group of people whom I enjoy being with and sharing ideas........