Connecting Threads flannel, wash or no wash?
Ohhhhhh I just received my fabric from CT! It is the Mirage, Flannel, red. It feels amazing! Now, my question is.....should I wash this before I use it for backing??? How many times should i wash it??? Hot or cold water???? I dont usually wash my fabrics before I make my quilts. But I know flannel shrinks some/alot. I dont know. Anyone use Connecting Threads flannel yet? Any help would greatly be apprectiated.
Wendy |
Have not used CT flannel. But I'd wash it. A) it's flannel; B) it's red! I usually pre-wash all my fabrics and wash them the same way I do my clothing. Usually warm water, perm. press cycle. Same for drying. Since you're dealing with red you may want to toss in a color catcher or 2. If it comes out pink, wash again. Repeat as necessary.
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Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
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Have not used CT flannel. But I'd wash it. A) it's flannel; B) it's red! I usually pre-wash all my fabrics and wash them the same way I do my clothing. Usually warm water, perm. press cycle. Same for drying. Since you're dealing with red you may want to toss in a color catcher or 2. If it comes out pink, wash again. Repeat as necessary.
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Thank you. Another question, if the color catches still have pink in it, dont dry after first wash. Just start laundry again?
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I do not prewash all fabrics, but I do prewash flannel.
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It seems like RED always bleeds.
Flannel almost always shrinks. I would say wash and dry it ahead of time, it only makes it softer!!! :o |
Measure, wash, dry repeat until it stops shrinking.
As far as the bleeding is concerned, I would dry it before re-washing. Sometimes the heat of the dryer will set the color. I know that the dryer will sure set stains! |
definitely prewash....I just finished a quilt with CT flannel and there was a bit of shrinkage, but not much
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i ALWAYS pre-wash flannels- regardless of brand/color -- flannels tend to be a bit looser weave- prewashing tightens them up & takes care of the excessive shrinkage (which is normal for flannels) i only wash & dry it once- regular cycle, warm or cold water- regular detergent, regular dryer setting. i tend to treat it the way i think the finished quilt will be laundered.- the only exception is if i'm using it for a raggy quilt- then i don't bother pre=washing.
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Originally Posted by Wendys Quilts
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Thank you. Another question, if the color catches still have pink in it, dont dry after first wash. Just start laundry again?
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