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 usually wash my quilts before giving them away.....I make mainly quilts that are meant to be used and I want the person to know they can use it....so I toss it in the washing machine just like would my clothes....and yep.....into the dryer too on the normal cycle I use. This also gives me a chance to check that I did OK when making the quilt and that colors ran as I don't always prewash my fabric. I find people are more likely to actually use my quilt and not keep it in a closet when pre-washed and dried in a dryer and I tell them that I did so.....Of course if it was an art quilt and meant to hang on a wall.....I would not wash it.....washing also removes chemicals and softens the quilt somewhat.....