Do you wash a gift quilt before giving?
05-11-2010, 10:52 AM
#63
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Originally Posted by Wine Woman
Thank you for starting this topic. I'm to the point that I was about to ask the same question. I'm ready to give a baby quilt as a gift and was questioning if I should wash it as well.
Does anyone put anything in the wash to set the colors? Retayne, vinegar etc. Would someone explain what they put for washing instructions? One more question-my color grabber has already turned dark, how do I know it is working?
Does anyone put anything in the wash to set the colors? Retayne, vinegar etc. Would someone explain what they put for washing instructions? One more question-my color grabber has already turned dark, how do I know it is working?
I only use the color grabber once and toss it. If its dark it worked.
05-11-2010, 11:31 AM
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YES!!! I always wash the quilt before giving it, that way if anything unfortunate happens i'm the one who gets it not the recipient.
and i wash it however i believe the recipient will care for it...not as if its a fragile heirloom (unless of course it is)
if it is a quilt for a child which will receive frequent washes i throw it right in in warm water, and toss it in the dryer. if colors run, or any seams come apart i catch the problem before the recipient has to be upset and wonder what now...
and i wash it however i believe the recipient will care for it...not as if its a fragile heirloom (unless of course it is)
if it is a quilt for a child which will receive frequent washes i throw it right in in warm water, and toss it in the dryer. if colors run, or any seams come apart i catch the problem before the recipient has to be upset and wonder what now...
05-11-2010, 12:06 PM
#66
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I always wash before giving as a gift. I hand quilt and need to make sure all the marking are out and oil from my hands. I do, however, always wash my hands before quilting or doing applique. Makes me feel better.
05-11-2010, 02:42 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by vjengels
I always wash mine before giving; God only knows what might be lurking on the poor thing by the time I'm done! It's not as bad now that the cats have all passed on... but I quilt where ever can, inside, outside....so far, I've been able to manage to to keep food away ..... hmmmmm cookies & quilting, just sorta go together......
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05-11-2010, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Julie Baird
I always pre-wash my fabric but not the finished quilt when giving it as a gift.
I do include care instructions.
I figure if I prewash a baby quilt, Mom is going to wash it anyway.
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