charm packs and patty cakes.. do you wash them before using?
#13
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I buy 5 and 10 inch pre-cut squares when they're significantly on sale ( I like the assortment of colors and patterns for scrappy uses). I ALWAYS wash before using, in a hosiery mesh bag. The 5" squares shrink at least 1/4 inch in one direction (lof), but they really don't fray.
#14
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I buy 5 and 10 inch pre-cut squares when they're significantly on sale ( I like the assortment of colors and patterns for scrappy uses). I ALWAYS wash before using, in a hosiery mesh bag. The 5" squares shrink at least 1/4 inch in one direction (lof), but they really don't fray.
#17
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: England Alton Towers
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I thought a layer cake was 10" ? What are the small 2" about caled.? Confusion in names . I ave used the small squares in a bag. 10" in a quilt and 5" in various projects. Although I find them useful I do not like the mess they make so I take them outside and brush them shake etc to remove the bits. I don't wash them because I'm ready to get on nd time spent brushing is nough wasted time.
#19
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I do not prewash my precuts. If a piece looks suspicious, I test it with a Q-tip and hot water. I can always decide not to use it or run it under the sink and roll it in a towel. But generally - that's a NO on the precuts.
#20
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Richmond, VA.
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I do not wash pre cuts. I've only used Moda or Bentarex precuts, but have never had an issue with either. I've probably used between 20 to 25 5" charm packs with no issues.
I do pre wash my yardage and fat quarters.
I do pre wash my yardage and fat quarters.
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