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10-24-2011, 06:54 AM

#51

happymrs

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I prewash all my fabrics, so I don't, but if it got dirty, or I felt the need to, then I would. I think it's a personal choice type thing, so I would say, do as you feel necessary...

10-24-2011, 07:09 AM

#52

cjaye44

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I wash any quilts I'm going to give away mainly because I have a dog and two cats who share the house with me. As soon as they come out of the dryer they go into a pillowcase or plastic bag ready for mailing or gifting.

10-24-2011, 07:14 AM

#53

sash

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Yes, I do because I usually have sprayed starch on it and I want to get it out before it goes to new home.

10-24-2011, 07:55 AM

#54

thevintageseamstress

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I always wash my quilts that I give away. Mainly because I like the look and I always hope it hides any thing I may have messed up on! lol :lol:

10-24-2011, 08:00 AM

#55

MissJMac

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Looks like I'm in the minority today. When I gift a quilt I have a cute little single sheet printout that I include ("I Will Last Longer if Properly Treated"). Among other things, I mention that the quilt has not been laundered and if they prefer a more vintage look, they should gently wash the quilt in lukewarm water and tumble dry on a low setting. I began doing this years ago when a quilting friend was accused to charging someone for a new quilt when it was clearly used (washed) - go figure.

10-24-2011, 08:23 AM

#56

Dani

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I always predawn because I like the quilt better after it's washed!!!

10-24-2011, 08:26 AM

#57

sewmary

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dunster

I always wash mine. I use starch while I'm piecing, and I don't want it to remain. A quilt is handled a lot during its construction, and I think it needs a good wash when it's finished. The fabrics still feel and look new - and clean! If I thought a quilt lost any of its beauty after the first wash, I would give up quilting.

Amen to that!

10-24-2011, 09:13 AM

#58

Tweety2911

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I wash most of the time in case someone has an allery to the fabric chemicals. Of course there have been a few exceptions :-)

10-24-2011, 09:20 AM

#59

jad1044

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I guess the reason I do, is I want to be the one to see how the quilt looks after washing, if it needs some unseen repair from before the washing - or????? But, then that is me.... I always use cold water, oxyclean, and line dry - so it should not fade, but also add the color grabbing sheets to the wash... make sure. and I peak at the water so make sure it is not fading; if so, I also include the sheets with the "gift" so they know they too can keep it looking new.

10-24-2011, 09:23 AM

#60

Mary Britton

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I have noted some charities request you to prewash fabrics and then to again wash the completed quilt to avoid any problems or allergies to fabric finishes. With this in mind I would determine who is receiving the quilt and the type of quilt (and if there are pets that have "helped"). If it is for a child, yes. If it is an heirloom type for an adult, maybe not.