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Quilting Aggi 04-24-2010 05:39 AM

Mum and I both have a few sets of 5" charms that have been sitting in our stashes for sometime. Mum found a cute Christmas quilt and a scrap bag she would like to make from her charms but is wondering if she can pre wash them being they are so small. She recently serged around some fat quarters and eighths and pre washed those and they turned out great.

Has anyone out there pre washed 5" charms???? She knows that she will have to wash out this bag and quilt over time and is concerned about shrinkage.

All suggestions welcome!!

Cheers

AtHomeSewing 04-24-2010 05:51 AM

Would simply steaming them with an iron serve the purpose? That's probably what I would try. (:

dakotamaid 04-24-2010 05:53 AM

Don't waste thread serging, put them in a mesh laundry bag, like colors together, or a pillowcase and wash them that way!

OR some here on QB just soak them in a sink of warm water, press on a towel and let dry and iron. :-D

sewjoyce 04-24-2010 06:14 AM

I just wash them in my sink, let dry a little on a towel and then press... :D

Quilting Aggi 04-24-2010 06:27 AM

great!!! thanks so much for the advice! Mum and I will be spending the day in my sewing room (it's awesome having Mum live in my basement apartment... her kitchen door opens out into the sewing room !!!), I'll pass the suggestions on to her.

Cheers

oh, btw, still no baby.. I think the little fella is planning to attend college while still in my belly!!! LOL

amma 04-24-2010 10:15 AM

LMBO I wouldn't want to be you, if that is the case :shock: :D:D:D


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