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Originally Posted by roguequilter
(Post 7748813)
minky shrinks ..ask me how i know! i've used minky to make quilts for my grands and for backing of nearly all of their quilts. it shrinks. it doesn't bleed, but it soes shrink. and i agree with pewa88 ..if any fabric/textile is to be used by children ..it should be prewashed to remove all the toxic chemicals. there are many starting with sizing which contains chemicals similar to if not same as embalming fluid.
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Minky shrinks and I've had a red piece bleed, so when in doubt wash it first.
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I always wash minky before I use it in quilting but I have never seen it shrink or bleed. I have used it a lot for backing and sold it for about 10 years.
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I think the term "minky" is used to describe any number of fabrics of varying qualities made by numerous companies. Some do not shrink or bleed; others, according to many of you, do. I have never had that experience, but I have used only Minky Cuddle by Shannon Fabrics from quiltedtreasures.com. I think it's the best.
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I do not prewash my minky..... but dont think it would hurt if you feel better about washing it... it washes great
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No, not necessary. Just use a walking foot.
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