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02-11-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EIQuilter
Another thought - was it 31" before you did the quilting or after? The quilting will also make a quilt shrink. I just did one that started at 51x66 and ended at 49x64.
I'm getting used to it now. Really love the vintage look and feel. I'll just have to plan some extra size next time, to allow for shrinkage.
Thank you all for the compliments, too.
02-11-2011, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
I have never measured before and after washing. I love the look when the quilt shrinks some. It gives it an "old quilt" look that I really like.
02-12-2011, 04:24 AM
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I love the quilt and the look that you got with the shrinkage. Thanks for the warning about the batting, though. I'm sure your friend won't mind that it's a bit smaller than you planned, since it has so much LOVE in it.
02-12-2011, 04:48 AM
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Warm and White is my preferred batting. I use it all the time. I never prewash my fabrics unless I buy some cheap, dark fabric and then I wash it. If it bleeds I don't use it. I have never had that much shrinkage using Warm and White. I get a little. But not much.
02-12-2011, 04:58 AM
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I use Warm and Natural a lot and the last quilt made shrunk more than it ever has in the past. Usually, it is a small percentage. I thought there must be something different about the bolt of batting this came from. Maybe it is time to ask the company some questions.
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