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katcincinnati 12-13-2010 05:45 PM

I never prewash my fabric.

OHSue 12-13-2010 05:45 PM

I don't wash, I have enough laundry in my life without bringing it in.

judithb 12-13-2010 05:48 PM


Originally Posted by Kmshir
I never wash my fabric, I love the way my finished quilts shrink and crinkles up after washing the first time

It is easier for me to work with "fresh" fabric ans like you said, it is a mess when it is washed first. I tried clipping the corners, but it just didn't work well for me.
I love the wrinkled "old" look of a new quilt!!

grammy17 12-13-2010 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by craftyone27
I have never done a quilt with prewashed fabrics! the one time I tried a project with prewashed fabrics it all frayed so badly it was a big mess with all the pieces stuck together in the stray threads - UGHH what a mess!

Thank you! I'm not the only one.

barbrdunn 12-13-2010 05:59 PM

I don't prewash unless it is black or red and I am using white with it. I like the 'shrunk up" look and it also takes less starch to get it to a nice crisp feel before cutting.

laurafet 12-13-2010 06:04 PM

I don't. I do wash the quilt in cold water after it is done.

cdufur 12-13-2010 06:37 PM

I'm in your club too. I don't prewash unless it is a color that I think might bleed. I only use good quality fabric and I don't think that companies have quite the problems that they used to. Plus, I love the feel of new fabric!!

Annaleehunter 12-13-2010 06:46 PM

I don't wash when I buy new fabric. I do, however, wash when I buy from goodwill, thrift shops, and garage sales.

steves35 12-13-2010 06:55 PM

I was make some pillow case and tried to wash them and turn out to frayed so bad I tought i would have tarow it out

Jill 12-13-2010 06:59 PM

I prewash if I'm using some dark fabrics along with white. Also, I prewash fabric that I use to make quilts for my grandchildren since I read something about the chemicals in the fabric. I don't know that that is true but was afraid to risk it with the babies. Other than that, no prewashing for me.


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