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02-12-2011, 09:13 AM
#62
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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.
i have never measured a quilt after i washed and dried it.
02-12-2011, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by skothing
Is this flannel? I think is is more the fabric than the batting. The fabric now days comes from every where in the world. So washing is a good rule before cutting. Fannel I wash several time.
02-12-2011, 10:57 AM
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I recently went to Quilter's Dream batting just for that reason.
I've had good luck with washing small quilts when I use the Quilters Dream batting. But, I do use retayne first in hot water to
make the fabric colorfast, then I do a very short wash cycle in cold water with woolite. It's extra work, but the quilts keep their color and size. M.E.
I've had good luck with washing small quilts when I use the Quilters Dream batting. But, I do use retayne first in hot water to
make the fabric colorfast, then I do a very short wash cycle in cold water with woolite. It's extra work, but the quilts keep their color and size. M.E.
02-12-2011, 11:50 AM
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Hate to say it cuz I'll be cursed......but I never prewash fabric or batting (can't even understand the thought of washing batting) have never had problems in the many years I've been quilting. I do wash after the quilt is completed.
Also only use Quilter Dream and swear by it! I love the antique look and love the crinkles also.
I think your quilt is beautiful as it is and the perfect size for a baby quilt. Could it be a big bigger...yes....but it's fine just as it is....remember the baby isn't all that big and many times get swallowed up in a bigger quilt.
Also only use Quilter Dream and swear by it! I love the antique look and love the crinkles also.
I think your quilt is beautiful as it is and the perfect size for a baby quilt. Could it be a big bigger...yes....but it's fine just as it is....remember the baby isn't all that big and many times get swallowed up in a bigger quilt.
02-12-2011, 11:57 AM
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It is really cute it will be a lucky baby to get it just the perfect size for a drag along you don't want them to big anyway the colors are really pretty I have not used warm and white is that the same as warm and natural there is a little shrinking with that but I don't think it was that much It does give it that antique look
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