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Ioftheneedle 01-27-2018 05:41 PM
Using solid colors must have gone by the wayside or a regional thing because the quilts at auction were all made of colorful prints. Very detailed work. Hand quilted.

Wintergray 02-03-2018 03:33 AM
The fabric used depends on location. Some Amish use print fabrics in quilts.

Wintergray 02-03-2018 03:37 AM
Quilters wash finished quilts to remove the sizing on the material and washing the quilt adds to the look of the stitches.

Wintergray 02-03-2018 04:50 AM
Originally Posted by Ioftheneedle (Post 7990661)
My husband and I have traveled to Ohio to an Amish area on occasion and have attended their auctions. We came home with 3 king sized quilts. Two are Trip around the world- lone star. They don't appear to be washed. Question: Why do quilters wash quilts as soon as they are finished new material? I have never have. Just asking.
Quilters wash finished quilts to remove the sizing on the material and washing the quilt adds to the look of the stitches.


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