Originally Posted by shequilts
I always wash my fabrics when they come into the house. I drop them off on the washer until I can get them done.
I have two reasons for this.
1. The sizing put on them at the factory makes my eyes water. If I'm working on a quilt for a long time, it really gets to me.
2. The best reason of all....I was in a local quilt shop and saw a customer pick her nose and wipe it on a bolt of fabric. Never, ever, leave home without hand-sanitizer and don't forget to use it!!
I'm a no washer firster but after reading this I might be. YUK.
I would have said something to her but thats just me.
For me it depends on what I'm doing. I don't use alot of red but when I do I'll prewash it for bleeding.
I like working with the fabric before washing it. I seem to cooperate better but thats just me. I know someone that does wash absolutely everything including batting. So it all a personal pref.
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