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11-28-2010, 09:18 PM

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As I was purchasing fabric today, the sales clerk told me to be sure to iron the wrong side of the fabric with a dry iron to set the metalic colors in the fabric. Before washing. Is this something new?

11-28-2010, 09:19 PM

sueisallaboutquilts

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Never heard of that. Thanks for the tip!

11-28-2010, 09:19 PM

Quiltforme

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That would make sense maybe it allows it to stay on longer so it doesn't come off as fast. I will try it next time! Thanks for posting this!

11-28-2010, 09:20 PM

earthwalker

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I can see the value of doing that...but have never actually heard about that...Thanks...could save dramas with the metallic bits coming off.

11-28-2010, 09:49 PM

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Thank you for the tip :D:D:D

11-28-2010, 09:52 PM

Tippy

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Never heard that.. but you know it's worth a try.. I've seen the metallic come right off when washed.

11-28-2010, 10:00 PM

Lady Crafter

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Interesting tip. Wonder if it works?

11-29-2010, 12:22 AM

SulaBug

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I am glad to learn this little tip about ironing on the wrong side of your fabric, to set the gold accents!! I had never thought about it before. Thank you so much.
:D :D :D :D

11-29-2010, 01:44 AM

Momma_K

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Oh My! I have loads of Orientals with metalic prints! It would be horrible if it came out in the wash!
True or not, I'm playing it safe! Thanks for the tip!