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Prewash your Fabric ?? (Enjoy!)

Old 05-01-2010, 10:46 PM
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I just found this cool link about prewashing fabrics

http://quiltingpassion.com/articles/prewash.html
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Old 05-01-2010, 10:47 PM
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I was wondering if you pre wash your fabrics?
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Old 05-02-2010, 10:16 AM
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i dont prewash.
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Old 05-02-2010, 01:24 PM
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I wash dry and iron
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Old 05-02-2010, 07:19 PM
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i never prewash...but i've just been quilting a short time
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Old 05-02-2010, 08:30 PM
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I depends. If I'm mixng fabric, or if I'm using old and new fabric I wash. If in doubt I wash and dry the way I would once done.
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:38 AM
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I always prewash one ruined quilt was enough for me. Besides I have developed an allergy to the finish on the fabric. I hate sneezing while trying to cut . I like all my fingers where they are. lol
I even wash all my new fabrics together since I discovered the Color catchers. They go in my machine with all my new fabric and clothes.
I just washed some blue fabric with white and no color on the white but the color catcher was dark blue. I did it as a test .
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Old 05-03-2010, 05:42 AM
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I always prewash except for charm packs!
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Old 05-03-2010, 07:55 AM
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I always do. You do not know how much stretch, shrinkage or starch is in the fabric that can create havoc when machine quilting. I realize some fabrics probably would not require it, but I always do to be on the safe side. Good luck and God bless.
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Old 05-03-2010, 09:59 AM
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I don't.
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