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Always wash with a color catcher (just in case) and I always give a Color catcher with the quilt for its first washing...Can you tell I'm a "better safe than sorry" type of gal?
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I've never washed any quilt except ragged flannels.
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Thanks for all your replys. The quilt I am just "FINISHING " up now has a little bit of kitty hair and lint on it , I wanted to freshen it up . It is for a charity benefit auction. (I hope it doesn't fall apart ).
And another one I am working on has a spot of , grease , I think. It must have come off my machine when I keep turning it to do the quilting . I hope I can get that out , it is on white fabric. Thanks again for all your help. And pics coming soon! Elaine |
Depending on who it's going to, I'll wash it. If I'm not sure, I'll give it a wash. My cats LOVE to give them all some "personal love" before they head out the door. Sometimes, they give too much and some has to be washed out. lol
I'm always afraid at times that someone allergic will get one of my quilts, so that's one of the reasons I will wash. ALL baby quilts get washed regardless.......... |
all utility quilts get washed and art quilts never get washed.
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Originally Posted by PatriceJ
definitely into the washer.
if it's for a child, it goes into warm water and the dryer, too - on high. and adult's quilt gets a cold bath then either hung or dryer, depending on size, how it's intended to be used, or my mood that day. (a very scientific system. :lol: ) |
I wash mine, too
By this time, it's been handled a lot. And my cat has also checked it out. |
Dito with bearisgrey. I have cats also and they love quilts and sewing rooms.
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I toss it in the dryer with a large wet towel and a dryer sheet. Unless it has been laying around for a while or the cats got on it....then it's off to the wash. I just prefer the crisp look of an unwashed quilt for gift-giving.
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always wash them first
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