I bought a quilt kit to make a child's quilt approximately 60" X 45". In the kit was a panel & various shapes & sizes of corresponding fabric. I made the mistake of NOT washing the fabric first!
Anyway, while piecing, I noticed there was a variation of the type of fabric included. Some pieces were of a lower quality with lesser thread count. I am afraid of what it will look like (shrinkage) if I machine quilt then wash afterward. Plus I am now putting fray check on all the seams due to much raveling! Can I wash the quilt top on a hand wash setting in the washer in hot water with Retayne for 20 minutes or a warm water with the shout color catcher for less time? Would you help me on this before I really make a BIG boo boo? Patti |
I have not put a top through a complete wash, but I have put them through the rinse cycle with no problems.
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STEP AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
PUT THE QUILT DOWN. Do not wash a quilt top before it's quilted. It's not that it will all fall apart, but it will be a mess to iron again, as the seam allowances are all over the place, and frayed. The fact that you think some fabrics might shrink at a different rate than others won't be solved. They'll shrink, but wouldn't be stabilized by anything. Actually, you'll have more control over the shrinking if it's washed after it's quilted. |
Originally Posted by MTS
STEP AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
PUT THE QUILT DOWN. Do not wash a quilt top before it's quilted. It's not that it will all fall apart, but it will be a mess to iron again, as the seam allowances are all over the place, and frayed. |
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by MTS
STEP AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
PUT THE QUILT DOWN. Do not wash a quilt top before it's quilted. It's not that it will all fall apart, but it will be a mess to iron again, as the seam allowances are all over the place, and frayed. Retayne should be used prior to cutting. |
Originally Posted by virtualbernie
Originally Posted by MTS
STEP AWAY FROM THE MACHINE.
PUT THE QUILT DOWN. Do not wash a quilt top before it's quilted. It's not that it will all fall apart, but it will be a mess to iron again, as the seam allowances are all over the place, and frayed. |
I am glad I rinsed mine without asking, or I probably would not have tried. lol
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There's a lot at stake when you're washing a finished quilt top, so I would definitely use a product that stabilizes the colors if there is a question.
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Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am glad I rinsed mine without asking, or I probably would not have tried. lol
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Do not wash your quilt top.Wash it when its done quilted and bind it. As the girls say step away from your washer.
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