questions for a newbie
I made a decision about my fabric...I think. I washed some pieces yesterday (without any scent) and was working on ironing last night. I must say, that was the first time I've kind of enjoyed the ironing process. With our below freezing temperatures all day it is still a bit chilly in the house. So once I ironed a bit, I put my hands on the fabric to warm them up. LOL
As I was working and thinking about the swap, I thought of a few questions. Granted, a couple of these are premature, but while I'm asking...
1. I'm not used to pre-washing my fabric. Does anyone have any helpful hints about how to be sure that after I iron it and fold it for cutting that I don't get it wonky or "twisted"? Not sure I'm asking this correctly, but maybe someone will know what I'm talking about.
2. When cutting the F8s, can I leave the selvedge on as long as that is not included in the required size? Or should I just take them all off?
3. When pressing the finished blocks...seams open or to the side?
4. When sending the finished blocks back, should I get larger bags so as not to fold the blocks?
Thanks and I''ll post a picture of my fabric once I make the final decisions.