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    Old 04-08-2010, 03:48 PM
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    I am so scared... I've only made 3 quilts so far and the first 2 were for adults so I didn't feel the need to wash them. This one is for a 4-year-old so I am going to wash it before I give it to him so I know it can survive a washing!

    It's warm and white batting, so I am just going to put it in the wash on gentle with a little detergent and a color catcher and then tumble dry low :)

    I will report back once the wash is done!
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    Old 04-08-2010, 03:57 PM
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    let us know, thanks
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    Old 04-08-2010, 04:05 PM
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    I'm sure it will turn out fine. Let us know how it goes.
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    Old 04-08-2010, 04:05 PM
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    That's what I do...it will be fine!
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    Old 04-08-2010, 04:15 PM
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    Good luck. I think any quilt will pull at the seams with repeated washings. I have the same view another member did, I wash it like I think the user might. If it were real delicate I might put a care instructions label inside the border-delicate, cold water only, or whatever applies.
    I make them to be used and enjoyed. Again, best of luck.
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    Old 04-08-2010, 10:36 PM
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    The washing went perfectly. His birthday party is next Saturday the 17th and I can't wait to give it to him!
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    Old 04-09-2010, 03:25 AM
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    Originally Posted by Kryssa
    The washing went perfectly. His birthday party is next Saturday the 17th and I can't wait to give it to him!
    That's great! Hope he loves it!
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