Originally Posted by
Schill93
I do love the washable Crayola markers, but the problem with using them is that you have to machine wash the quilt when you are done. Many people who gift their quilts don't want to wash them. They prefer the look (for gifting) of an unwashed quilt. What are your thoughts on that?
I always wash a quilt before gifting it. Otherwise, it will look different after it is washed and will surprise the recipient, thinking they did something wrong, liked it before, not after. I put in a note that the quilt has already been washed and dried with no special care, so just treat it like any other piece of laundry. I think if a recipient thinks they need to do special things to a quilt chances are it will live in a closet or be given away. I use crayons ultra washable markers, always test first, and have never had a problem. I also baste with Elmers washable school glue, drizzled on straight from the bottle, not diluted and sprayed, and not painted on with a brush. That always washes out too.