Jinny Beyer kits?
 

I just received the kit for the Jinny Beyer quilt my grandson selected for his HS graduation quilt. I am wondering if anyone has experience with them and whether you prewashed the fabrics. I almost always prewash but was concerned if I did there would not be enough fabric included to account for shrinkage. What has been your experience and what would you recommend.

I have to say I rarely pre-wash my fabrics, and I would never pre-wash a kit, if the fabrics where already cut into the pieces for the quilt.

Some of the older (maybe 1990s) RJR Jinny Beyer fabrics were not very color fast.

A friend bought the Moonglow kits from that era and said that the cuts were generous.

I don't usually prewash, but if I'm in doubt about anything I run hot water in the bathroom sink and soak the fabtic for 20 minutes or so. That way I can tell if it is going to bleed or not, and there is not the fraying you get when you wash it in the machine.

J.Beyer fabrics have had a reputation for bleeding, so I would definately prewash, most likely by hand so I could determine if the bleeding( if any) had stopped.

I just finished a Jenny Beyer kit called Edgemore. I did prewash the fabrics. I had plenty of fabric. I was not impressed with the instructions. There were numerous errors so be very careful. Also when I opened the kit there were two pieces of fabric that I just hated and felt that they took away from the beauty of the beautiful border print fabric so I replaced them. I love Jenny Beyer fabric and her patterns show the fabrics off beautifully but I will not be buying one of her kits again.

I bought that kit also, and the kits weren't that generous. Plus, if you make a mistake cutting you're SOL because there really isn't enough to cover mistakes. I was a newbie when I bought it.

I have made one Jinny Beyer kit, "Polly's Poinsettias". I did not pre wash the fabric. Hope Color Catchers will help. I didn't have any problems with the instructions and I am a beginning quilter. There was enough fabric in the kit; but the amount was not generous. There was no room for error. If I make another of her quilts, I will probably pre wash by soaking in the bathroom sink.

I think the instructions also said "beginner" Yeah, right. Like mountain climbing is for toddlers.

i have done a number of Jinney Beyer quilts- i have never had a problem with bleeding fabrics from her- i love her border prints & use them alot.
i tend to prewash yardage- but never pre-cuts or kit fabrics - if i have a bleeder in a kit or pre-cut i may wash that one- more often i simply replace it...but i've never had that problem from any of Jinney's fabrics.
if you are concerned with any bleeding do a color test and check them- wet one- rub with a paper towel or piece of muslin- if color comes off- prewash- if color does not come off-don't bother.

I would prewash the fabric, I fill up the bathtub with medium warm water and retayne, and lay the fabric in the tub, follow the directions on the retayne, then swish around, drain, and fill again to rinse. Then I squeeze roll the fabrics, put them in old towels and roll them. I air dry. This is just what I do if I am concerned about bleeding. If the colors are not dark, I don't prewash.

I do not prewash a finished quilt usually, as I like the feel and look of a new quilt when I gift them. I add a package of color catchers with the gift.

I do not machine wash fabric anymore, as I "despise" the strings that get wrapped around everything. It is just a quirk with me. Each of us quilting do what we feel comfortable with, and with color catchers on the market, and retayne maybe prewashing is a thing of the past. The quilts and comforters and sheets in the store are not prewashed - if they were they would looke "used", something that I do not want my "gifted" quilts to look like.

I, too, rarely prewash, and have very little trouble with bleeding from the name manufacturers like Moda, RJR, etc. I can only assume bleeding occurs in different water situations and/or with differences in detergents than I have used over the years.

Jan in VA

I'd purchased a MODA red print a year ago February. It tinted the white selvage pink when I dunked it. It also turned the water red - for a couple of rinses.

I think you run the risk of frayed edges if you pre washed the kit pieces. It would be sufficient to wash the finished piece if you really need to wash.

Check her website. There are ALWAYS corrections!

I have bought a couple of kits, and lots of yardage from Jinny Beyer. I haven't had any problems with the fabric bleeding, etc., but there is always a first time. I don't usually prewash anything because I like the hand on unwashed fabric. I would hate to have to starch and iron a new piece of fabric.

I like the instructions that comes with the kits. They are clear and concise. And she does post any 'mistakes' to the pattern online. I would think you might contact her customer service people and ask them about bleeding etc. I bet they would help.

Hi, Bear, the same thing happened to me with MODA red on a quilt that was finished. (Before the days of color catchers) Now I veer away from reds, especially in a kit. Either I avoid the kit, buy extra fabric so I can wash it, or think of another option.

is there any place on Quilting Board for all these abreviations..........I got SOL, lol, but there have been other times that I just didn't get some of the short cuts.

Also, if anyone answers my question, where would I find there answers? hum.......

I have a kit that I barely had 1/2" left after following the cutting directions. I was even afraid to iron because of the chance of shrinkage. The kit came with the 7" borders cut to length and I mean cut to the length that the quilt should be, not accounting for any errors or not quite perfect scant 1/4 seams. One of the pieces I miss cut, cut an extra 2" piece, then I did not have enough for the remainder of the pieces I needed to cut. Luckly I was able to find a quilt shop on the internet and get another piece. The collection was from the previous spring and was very popular not to mention all mode fabrics. So I would not recommend pre-washing fabric that comes in a kit.