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QuiltE 10-05-2013 01:43 PM

Glow in the Dark Fabric??? Questions!
 
I bought some Glow in the Dark Fairy Frost fabric in white this week.

Decided to take the risk, even though the store clerks could not answer my questions.

I brought it home, and charged it up.
... and was able to see how it looks in the dark!
It will work for the intended project.

Though the questions I have are ...
Does washing affect it any?
Or quilting?

Thank you!

grannie cheechee 10-05-2013 01:53 PM

A friend of mine yrs. ago made a Halloween quilt of glow in the dark ghosts and skull bones for her little grandson. He didn't like it in the dark. LOL I didn't hear anything about it not glowing after washing. Try just a piece of it to see.

Kooklabell 10-05-2013 01:53 PM

I made my neighbor's kids pillow cases out of glow in the dark fabric a few years ago, still going strong after several washings :) I didn't quilt it, but I don't see why that would cause any problems.

auntpiggylpn 10-05-2013 02:16 PM

According to Michael Millerl's website, it will last thru 3-5 washings. . . http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/...w-in-dark.html

QuiltE 10-05-2013 03:16 PM


Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn (Post 6332595)
According to Michael Millerl's website, it will last thru 3-5 washings. . . http://www.michaelmillerfabrics.com/...w-in-dark.html

Thanks!
Silly me, I never even thought of looking at the MM site!

nativetexan 10-05-2013 03:24 PM

3 to 5 washings only? That's sort of silly.

Peckish 10-05-2013 03:37 PM

Designed to be used more in wall hangings, apparently.

QuiltE 10-05-2013 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 6332690)
Designed to be used more in wall hangings, apparently.

That's exactly what my plans are ... so multiple-washings is not a concern.



New Question ...
Would a hot water wash be wrong for glow in the dark?

lynnie 10-05-2013 04:10 PM

my glow in the dark is still glowing 15 yrs later after washings. if the gitd stuff is still there. it will glow.
I've been looking for some. where did you get it. I just love that stuff.

QuiltE 10-05-2013 04:25 PM


Originally Posted by lynnie (Post 6332757)
my glow in the dark is still glowing 15 yrs later after washings. if the gitd stuff is still there. it will glow.
I've been looking for some. where did you get it. I just love that stuff.

It is a Michael Miller Fairy Frost ... was right with the other FFs in the store.

If it had not been for the clerk, I would have just thought it was a plain white cotton ... as I am sure that many others would.


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