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QuiltingGramma 05-10-2010 12:02 PM

I am thankful that everyone knew what I was asking. A kind board member brought it to my attention that I didn't "proof" my question. I've asked the Admin to correct it for me. Thanks to all for your answers. You truly are all helpful.

Quilter7x 05-10-2010 12:19 PM

I do wash baby quilts, but not others. Hope that helps!

As far as new clothes, I always wash them as well so that they immediately shrink into what their permanent size will be and if it's a fabric meant to be wrinkly, then I won't have worn it one time nice and crisp and then all wrinkly. Weird, I know! :lol:

And welcome to the board Gramma! :)

tuesy 05-10-2010 12:20 PM


Originally Posted by jljack
I wash because I have cats, and I don't want the quilt to have any kitty hairs on it. My babies roam our entire house, so it's entirely probable the quilt will have hairs on it. I wash, dry and put immediately into a plastic bag.

Same here! If not, the quilt would resemble one of those furry blankets! :lol:

watterstide 05-10-2010 12:22 PM

i wash before gift giving..i want to make sure it stays together! lol!

quilterchibb 05-10-2010 12:43 PM

I didn't used to wash because I like the crisp "unwrinkled" look. I do wash now because I don't want whoever I give the quilt to think they did something wrong when they wash it and it comes out all wrinkled.

granniebj 05-10-2010 01:00 PM

I do. Mainly because they were mostly baby ones and I have dogs

SuziC 05-10-2010 02:24 PM

I always run mine thru a "cold, gentle" rinse to make sure the
colors are set in. I would hate for someone to love a new quilt then wash it and have it ruined!

littlehud 05-10-2010 06:08 PM

I always wash mine. I have cats so they need a good washing.

thismomquilts 05-10-2010 06:14 PM

I wash every time no matter who/what it's for

RST 05-10-2010 07:17 PM

I always wash. If something is going to happen, I want to know about it before giving it.

RST


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