Originally Posted by bailey
I have done a search and read the opinions which seem to be mostly prewash fabric first. I do not wash my fabric first ( read lazy, lazy girl) but also have not had to wash any of my quilts yet either. Could anyone post a picture of their quilt after washing when none of the fabrics were prewashed before piecing the quilt? I am starting a new quilt today and need to decide if I will wash first or not. The quilt I will be starting has applique and embroidery both along with the piecing.
Thanks to anyone that can help me make up my mind ( or a lot of days - find my mind). Please help me decide....
I think because of the embroidery it needs to be pre washed. That being said, I NeVER prewash and use Color catchers religiously. I like working with the crispy fabric and I LOVE the wrinkles after washing. As you can see, my quilts are pretty complex with lots of lights/brights/darks. If you wash with the color catchers you will not have3 a prob - not one, but a few - I use 5 or 6 at a time. You can also use plain muslin, it soaks up lose dye in the water.
Judi in Ohio