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10-14-2010, 01:50 PM
#22
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greendale Twp: Midland, MI
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I have bought a tremendous amount of fabric from Connecting Threads in the last 6 weeks.
I have been so happy with every piece!
It washes and dries beautifully. I took it out of the dryer, just smoothed it with my hands as I folded it. Needed no ironing at all.
I bought just about every batik they carry, but haven't washed them yet. They were only $5.96 per yd but I didn't think they were worth more than that.
They will be fine for the practice bargellows I want to make.
Happy quilting everyone.
I have been so happy with every piece!
It washes and dries beautifully. I took it out of the dryer, just smoothed it with my hands as I folded it. Needed no ironing at all.
I bought just about every batik they carry, but haven't washed them yet. They were only $5.96 per yd but I didn't think they were worth more than that.
They will be fine for the practice bargellows I want to make.
Happy quilting everyone.
10-14-2010, 01:59 PM
#23
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 88
I bought the samplers of batiks from Connecting Threads too.
The batiks are quite thin, I have found,and I will need to add something to them to use with other batiks. The colors are lovely but I will not order them in yardage. Didn't we have this discussion before? I thank anyone who can steer me back to it.
The batiks are quite thin, I have found,and I will need to add something to them to use with other batiks. The colors are lovely but I will not order them in yardage. Didn't we have this discussion before? I thank anyone who can steer me back to it.
10-14-2010, 02:02 PM
#24
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 106
I have had reds bleed from connecting threads. I soak them in very hot water and rince them until the water is clear. I lay them out to dry after I wrap them in a bath towel and let them air dry around the house. They dry overnight.
10-14-2010, 02:34 PM
#25
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lincoln, Ne
Posts: 365
Fabrics have a sizing on them, so I usually wash all fabrics before cutting and sewing. Except if using charms or jelly rolls. To test a fabric, take a piece of white cloth dampened and rub on the fabric. If the color comes off, it will probably run. Then I use the vinegar and salt method to set the color. What is "color catcher"? I've never heard of that and where does one find it?
10-14-2010, 02:43 PM
#26
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: So. Georgia
Posts: 199
Grocery stores sell Color Catchers usually where the soap, starch, and those kind of items are, also JoAnn's sells a different kind & it is really great too. It is a cloth & can be used over about 20 or so times, it will tell you on the box the exact time can be used. Since I don't live by a JoAnn's anymore I use the color catchers & I've never had any trouble of dye running.
10-14-2010, 04:03 PM
#27
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Chehalis, WA
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Originally Posted by tlp
my sister (who got me addicted to quilting) told me about connectingthreads.com. they had charm packs very reasonably priced so i ordered some. now my question - a lot of them have reds in them. do i wash them first? would hand washing be ok to do since they are already cut?
10-14-2010, 04:07 PM
#29
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 2,199
Originally Posted by tlp
my sister (who got me addicted to quilting) told me about connectingthreads.com. they had charm packs very reasonably priced so i ordered some. now my question - a lot of them have reds in them. do i wash them first? would hand washing be ok to do since they are already cut?
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