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Do you wash a gift quilt before giving?

Old 05-10-2010, 12:02 PM
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I am thankful that everyone knew what I was asking. A kind board member brought it to my attention that I didn't "proof" my question. I've asked the Admin to correct it for me. Thanks to all for your answers. You truly are all helpful.
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Old 05-10-2010, 12:19 PM
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I do wash baby quilts, but not others. Hope that helps!

As far as new clothes, I always wash them as well so that they immediately shrink into what their permanent size will be and if it's a fabric meant to be wrinkly, then I won't have worn it one time nice and crisp and then all wrinkly. Weird, I know! :lol:

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Old 05-10-2010, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
I wash because I have cats, and I don't want the quilt to have any kitty hairs on it. My babies roam our entire house, so it's entirely probable the quilt will have hairs on it. I wash, dry and put immediately into a plastic bag.
Same here! If not, the quilt would resemble one of those furry blankets! :lol:
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Old 05-10-2010, 12:22 PM
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i wash before gift giving..i want to make sure it stays together! lol!
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Old 05-10-2010, 12:43 PM
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I didn't used to wash because I like the crisp "unwrinkled" look. I do wash now because I don't want whoever I give the quilt to think they did something wrong when they wash it and it comes out all wrinkled.
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Old 05-10-2010, 01:00 PM
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I do. Mainly because they were mostly baby ones and I have dogs
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Old 05-10-2010, 02:24 PM
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I always run mine thru a "cold, gentle" rinse to make sure the
colors are set in. I would hate for someone to love a new quilt then wash it and have it ruined!
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Old 05-10-2010, 06:08 PM
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I always wash mine. I have cats so they need a good washing.
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Old 05-10-2010, 06:14 PM
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I wash every time no matter who/what it's for
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Old 05-10-2010, 07:17 PM
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I always wash. If something is going to happen, I want to know about it before giving it.

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