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Originally Posted by 2 Doods
Preshrik first! They all shrink differently. This is the second quilt I made and I didn't think to ask if it would work. But I know flannel shrinks so I made sure to wash and dry them twice.
It is made of homespuns, flannels, cotton and has a flannel border and back. It is our favorite TV quilt. I found the pattern in a library book. It is called Sunshine and Shadows. A take-off of an Amish pattern according to the book. |
I've soaked fabric in buckets or in the sink or bathtub or a big kettle or bowl.
I use really hot water and let it soak until the water cools down. Do you have a drying rack or clothesline or towel bar? I would put the fabric in a colander until it quit dripping and then hang it on something. Don't hang it by an edge - that might distort the fabric - but hang it so that it "hangs easy" I agree that a washer and dryer does make the process easier, but where there's a will, there's usually a way. |
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I've soaked fabric in buckets or in the sink or bathtub or a big kettle or bowl.
I use really hot water and let it soak until the water cools down. Do you have a drying rack or clothesline or towel bar? I would put the fabric in a colander until it quit dripping and then hang it on something. Don't hang it by an edge - that might distort the fabric - but hang it so that it "hangs easy" I agree that a washer and dryer does make the process easier, but where there's a will, there's usually a way. |
Originally Posted by Loretta
She is right- all you need is a bucket of hot water and let them soak. Squeeze them out and dry in your shower stall. If they smell stale you can add some soap to the water and then rinse after they have soaked.
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Loretta'a right - squeeze - don't wring.
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Loretta said "squeeze" - she's right - avoid "wringing/twisting" - puts in wrinkles and distorts the fabric.
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