To wash or not to wash?
10-13-2014, 08:28 AM
#21
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I'm in the non pre-wash group. Mostly because when I decide to get started on something, I want to start right away! I use color catchers in the dryer and have never had a problem. I've made red and white quilts, black and white quilts and bleeding hasn't been a problem. I do understand the concerns about chemicals, but this is something I have never worried about. I like working with the fabrics before they are washed.
I do love how the people on this board can say what they choose to do and why, without denigrating others. Other forums and boards that I have been on in the past have not been that way. That is why this is now my "GO TO" Board!
I do love how the people on this board can say what they choose to do and why, without denigrating others. Other forums and boards that I have been on in the past have not been that way. That is why this is now my "GO TO" Board!
10-13-2014, 08:32 AM
#22
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Most of the people most of the time are nice.
10-13-2014, 01:39 PM
#23
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And that was ok before the big, bad, ole EBOLA bug came to town! LOL! Two walmart employees had a fit the other day because I was putting some nail polish on one of my fingernails, they said they would have to take it because it was now contaminated, and something about Ebola. I said, REALLY? what if I want to buy it? She said then it was ok, that I could take it, LOL! I shopped for another half hour or so, do you really think she would've known if I dropped the polish off in the meat dept!!!
10-14-2014, 04:35 AM
#24
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Like others, I wash yardage but not pre cuts. When I began quilting I was so intent on getting started I did not do any prep however, since experimenting I have found the extra prep worked for me. Washing and lightly starching has helped me get better results.
10-15-2014, 02:22 PM
#25
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And that was ok before the big, bad, ole EBOLA bug came to town! LOL! Two walmart employees had a fit the other day because I was putting some nail polish on one of my fingernails, they said they would have to take it because it was now contaminated, and something about Ebola. I said, REALLY? what if I want to buy it? She said then it was ok, that I could take it, LOL! I shopped for another half hour or so, do you really think she would've known if I dropped the polish off in the meat dept!!!
If not, did you buy it?
If it belonged to the store and If you did not buy it - I would have also had a hissy-fit.
10-16-2014, 06:16 AM
#26
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I would have had a fit, too. My nail polish gets thick quickly enough after it's opened without someone in the store using it and getting oils and other things from their nails into it before hand. When I buy nail products or cosmetics, I expect them to be in new condition. Not slightly used by whoever comes by and wants to try them out.
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