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Helpful new hint....on washing small pieces of fabric....
This is brillant...just read it in a tips for Success sheet I got in the mail today....
To wash small pieces of fabric without fraying the edges, put them in a salad spinner, rather than a washing machine. Spin with hot water and soap. Rinse in cool water, drain and spin. Press the pieces dry.:thumbup: |
What a great tip. Thanks.
amh |
I learned this trick some time ago from someone here on QB!!!
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I usually just wash my small pieces by hand in a big bowl. Salad spinner would certainly help dry them out!
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I read here on qb that you could wash small pieces by hand then just press while wet with hot iron. This will preshrink the fabric as it would shrink in a dryer, thus eliminating the risk of shrinking after it is used in a quilt.
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Yep, that's how I've been doing it. It's amazing how much a precut charm will shrink.
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Cool trick! I put them in a lingerie bag and in the washer, but only if I buy scraps at the thrift store and don't know if they've been washed or not. I dont' wash charm paks I buy.
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Great tip... I will be using this method next time for sure.
Judy in Phx, AZ |
Another great tip from the quilting board. I just love this place!
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Great tip! I'm going to try that! TY!
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