Laundering the 3-D Pinwheels????
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I really do like the 3-D Pinwheel quilts, and can see so many possibilities.
However, I do wonder what happens to the 3-D pinwheel when you wash/dry your quilts?
Does the 3-D handle it OK?
Or does it need some special attention? and/or fluffing? ironing?
or do you end up with one bedraggled and sad looking pinwheel?
I’m thinking of using this pattern for a lady's Passage Quilt.
It would look lovely on delivery, though I fear the after effects.
Please tell me about life of the 3-D Pinwheel after it's been thru the washer and dryer!!!
Many Thanks!!
However, I do wonder what happens to the 3-D pinwheel when you wash/dry your quilts?
Does the 3-D handle it OK?
Or does it need some special attention? and/or fluffing? ironing?
or do you end up with one bedraggled and sad looking pinwheel?
I’m thinking of using this pattern for a lady's Passage Quilt.
It would look lovely on delivery, though I fear the after effects.
Please tell me about life of the 3-D Pinwheel after it's been thru the washer and dryer!!!
Many Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Since it's folded over & sewn down, it should be OK.
What about the 3-D part that kind of poufs up a bit?
That's the part I'm wondering about, as to how it looks aftre the fact?
Pretty when freshly made, but after a run thru the washer/dryer?
#7
I've done it, and it's fine. I have a closeup here:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-143738-1.htm
this pic was taken after the wash.
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-143738-1.htm
this pic was taken after the wash.
#8
While I love the look of the 3D ... I just plain 'ol don't want more dust catchers around.
When I quilted one I had to design the quilting so as not to flatten the 3D. Not something I really wanted to do ... but I was the one doing the quilting for the quiltmaker.
It seemed to wash really well ... no problems.
ali
When I quilted one I had to design the quilting so as not to flatten the 3D. Not something I really wanted to do ... but I was the one doing the quilting for the quiltmaker.
It seemed to wash really well ... no problems.
ali
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