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-   -   Why does everyone wash their quilt as soon as the last stitch is completed? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1/why-does-everyone-wash-their-quilt-soon-last-stitch-completed-t131691.html)

IrishNY 06-19-2011 03:35 PM
I don't. I pre-wash fabric but I like the look of the quilt before it get crinkly.

LoriEl 06-19-2011 03:42 PM
I also do it because I have a cat and it gets the cat hairs off just in case someone is allergic!

Ps 150 06-19-2011 03:54 PM
Originally Posted by ontheriver
I do for several reasons.
1. I want to make sure the person I gift to gets a clean quilt.
2. I want to make sure no seams come apart or that there are no other problems.
3. i like that crinkly look in my quilts.
Ditto! Also, I love to take a new, freshly laundered quilt and throw it right on the clothesline. It's an amazing feeling to curl up with a quilt that's been warmed by the sun.

SparkMonkey 06-19-2011 04:00 PM
Everything already mentioned, plus I have a terrible habit of snacking while I'm quilting. It's never anything very messy, just things like carrot sticks or nuts. But still, I want to make sure there are no crumbs or anything when I fold up the quilt for storage or packaging.

NanaCsews2 06-19-2011 04:07 PM
Originally Posted by ontheriver
I do for several reasons.
1. I want to make sure the person I gift to gets a clean quilt.
2. I want to make sure no seams come apart or that there are no other problems.
3. i like that crinkly look in my quilts.
1 and 2 for me! Especially # 2.

Theresa 06-19-2011 04:09 PM
Wow, I'd never thought about this. Always gave my quilts away without any washing, but there sure are some good points made here about doing it. Thanks everyone!

redkimba 06-19-2011 04:13 PM
Question in re: washing quilts: do you wash in cold water OR in hot water?

I have a quilt that I need to finish & need to double-check about the washing bit also.

2 Doods 06-19-2011 04:14 PM
Originally Posted by ontheriver
I do for several reasons.
1. I want to make sure the person I gift to gets a clean quilt.
2. I want to make sure no seams come apart or that there are no other problems.
3. i like that crinkly look in my quilts.
All of the above plus:

4. Make sure the colors don't bleed. I use a color catcher when I prewash and another when I wash the quilt.

susanwilley 06-19-2011 04:20 PM
Originally Posted by ontheriver
I do for several reasons.
1. I want to make sure the person I gift to gets a clean quilt.
2. I want to make sure no seams come apart or that there are no other problems.
3. i like that crinkly look in my quilts.
I wash mine for the same reasons.

tyoung 06-19-2011 04:23 PM
I was mine as soon as I am done because...

1. I need to get the markings I put on the quilt.
2. I need to get all the cat hair off it. (My cat likes to sample all my work! :-D )
3. I think the washed look is pretty.


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