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girliegirl 06-04-2011 10:43 AM

ok, do you wash or don't you wash your material before you quilt? I didn't prewash, I don't think my Grandmother ever did either...

Murphy 06-04-2011 10:43 AM

I do not prewash.

Airwick156 06-04-2011 10:46 AM

I don't prewash either.

Lisa_wanna_b_quilter 06-04-2011 10:47 AM

You will get many opinions on this. Some people don't prewash and others insist on it. You just have to do whatever seems right to you. If you don't prewsh, I'd advise using a Color Catcher the first time you wash just as an insurance policy.

DebsShelties 06-04-2011 10:48 AM

I try to prewash the fabric as it gets the color set and does all the shrinking before I use it. I also purchase more than what the pattern calls for to allow for shrinkage.
When I wash I use vinegar and a color catcher.

girliegirl 06-04-2011 10:49 AM

What is a color catcher? I take it that I can get them at my LQS?


Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
You will get many opinions on this. Some people don't prewash and others insist on it. You just have to do whatever seems right to you. If you don't prewsh, I'd advise using a Color Catcher the first time you wash just as an insurance policy.


girliegirl 06-04-2011 10:50 AM

How much ? white?

Originally Posted by DebsShelties
I try to prewash the fabric as it gets the color set and does all the shrinking before I use it. I also purchase more than what the pattern calls for to allow for shrinkage.
When I wash I use vinegar and a color catcher.


kimg 06-04-2011 10:50 AM

I decide based on the feel and color saturation of the fabrics. If I am mixing very dark colors with lights I usually do, just to prevent the bleeding of colors. If I am using very good quality fabrics that are not really saturated with color I do not. I would rather not unless I feel it is too risky not to.

Sadiemae 06-04-2011 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by girliegirl
What is a color catcher? I take it that I can get them at my LQS?


Originally Posted by Lisa_wanna_b_quilter
You will get many opinions on this. Some people don't prewash and others insist on it. You just have to do whatever seems right to you. If you don't prewsh, I'd advise using a Color Catcher the first time you wash just as an insurance policy.


You can purchase them at the grocery store, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc...

Sadiemae 06-04-2011 10:57 AM

It also depends on whether you want the "wrinkled" look or not.


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