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I always wash before gifting, for all (well, most of - I don't have pets, lol) the reasons given above
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
(Post 8430566)
I don't--I don't like the look of it. I do include washing instructions and Colorcatchers. I always check fabrics for possible running and deal with it before I even cut if it's a problem.[/QUOTE
but what happens after the recipient washes it and it looks different and they think they ruined it? |
I always wash a quilt when I am finished.
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Fabric gets washed as before it gets put in the stash, and finished quilts get washed before they go out the door.
The drier in my quilting studio has a steam cycle (refresh) and that works really well to get off cat fur and remove wrinkles from quilts that have been washed but have been sitting folded for a while before finding homes. |
I also have a response to Bearisgray's question about not puckering. I made a king quilt for my bed and used fleece for the batting. After I washed, there was no crinkling and it looked like it had never been washed.
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I always, 100% of the time, wash the quilt before giving it away. Why? Ditto what SusieQOH says: Possible bleeding, open seams and a cat that loves my quilts a little too much. I also like the puckered look. Besides looking cool, it hides a multitude of sins.
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I don't consider a quilt finished until it is washed and dried.
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Originally Posted by tropit
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I always, 100% of the time, wash the quilt before giving it away. Why? Ditto what SusieQOH says: Possible bleeding, open seams and a cat that loves my quilts a little too much. I also like the puckered look. Besides looking cool, it hides a multitude of sins.
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Since I glue baste my quilts, they all get washed before they are gifted. I prefer the "flatter" look, so actually iron the quits, front and back, after they're washed. This also helps me remove any threads that linger even after washing.
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If I am super confident with my stitching, what I do when I give it to the recipient is I wash it with them the first time. That way, I can teach them how to wash it correctly and should a stray thread pop out, I can show them how to properly handle that. I can also explain what kind of detergent is best for their quilt and why. I always prewash my fabrics unless its a jelly roll or charm pack, so I'm not overly concerned with bleeding, but washing it with them, I can show why its important to either wash in cold water or use a color catcher when they wash in warm. Its a good teaching moment.
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