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#31
Originally Posted by quilter53
Originally Posted by trif
Since the fabric has already been cut, I would suggest waiting to wash til top is complete and use a color catcher. Have fun making it.
:-) What kind of dog? He's huge!
#32
Assuming the quilt blocks are cotton... Use only the gentlest detergent, like Woolite in lukewarm or cool water in a basin. Divide all into color piles. Wash only the white/lightest at first, by just squishing the suds through, using your hands, patting them instead of wringing, and letting them soak. Rinse, and dry flat and evaluate your results: Press gently, and examine the seams. Then do some slightly darker blocks, only blues; only greens; only pinks, etc. How much color is coming off into the water? Do the darkest ones last. If you are satisfied that your blocks are washable and the seams are worthy, then go ahead and make a quilt. Best of luck to you.
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Would this quilt end up being for you or for your friend?
Have you seen the blocks yet? Have you smelled them yet?
Definitely DO NOT wash them by machine.
Even hand washing can be stressful to a block -
On the other hand, I would not want to work on something that would fall apart in my hands.
Have you seen the blocks yet? Have you smelled them yet?
Definitely DO NOT wash them by machine.
Even hand washing can be stressful to a block -
On the other hand, I would not want to work on something that would fall apart in my hands.
#38
Is the quilt for her or yourself? If it is for herself she could was them first and if there are any mishaps, she can decide what to do after that. I would be inclined to give them a gentle soak and hand wash.
#40
Originally Posted by quilter53
Originally Posted by trif
Since the fabric has already been cut, I would suggest waiting to wash til top is complete and use a color catcher. Have fun making it.
:-) What kind of dog? He's huge!
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