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Originally Posted by jljack
They look "used" or a little wrinkled because the batting usually shrinks a little in the first wash. I think it makes them look wonderful. Personally I think unwashed quilts tend to look stiff, but when slightly wrinkled from washing look soft and cuddly.
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-) |
a non-washed quilt has the crisp new feel to it and looks great....until you have to wash it....then it is snuggly and comfy and just the way I like them!
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How do you preshrink the batting? Thanks.
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How do you soak the batting? Thanks.
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I pre-washed the fabrics, then washed the quilt when it was done. I wanted to make sure everything held together. Also, washing helps the batting do what it is supposed to. Plumps up the whole thing and helps stitching blend in.
I know this because I saw an error on my binding. The repair I hope holds does show the thread. |
[quote=jljack None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-)[/quote]
Oh my Goodness we don't??????? LOL Well please don't tell my hubby! |
I wash before quilting but not before giving.
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Originally Posted by jljack
They look "used" or a little wrinkled because the batting usually shrinks a little in the first wash. I think it makes them look wonderful. Personally I think unwashed quilts tend to look stiff, but when slightly wrinkled from washing look soft and cuddly.
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-) |
Another reason to wash before gifting -- imagine how surprised the recipient will be when a flat, smooth quilt pops out of the dryer with the crinkled look if they aren't experienced with quilts and don't know what to expect!
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I wash before gifting. I like how they puff up, and that can hide small imperfections in my newbie FMQ attempts. Also, once washed, I go over them to see if any stitches or seams need repair.
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