Washing fabric
#11
I just read this on the Quilters World Magazine Facebook page ....Tip: Pre-washing fabrics before piecing a quilt top can make accurate blocks more difficult; unwashed fabric contains stiffeners that make piecing easier. Instead of pre-washing to reduce the chance of dye bleeding, just steam iron the fabrics instead. This will help to set the colors, while leaving the fabric stiffer and easier to work with.
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#12
I pre-wash and my friend that I quilt with doesn't. If we do something together, and she uses my stuff, then she has to pre-wash. I guess it is all about preference and there is no right or wrong until you get a boo-boo! LOL
#14
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I prewash and then put the sizing back in. I think the pros outweight the cons. My points almost always line up whether I prewash or not. I think it has more to do with accurate measurement and sewing than anything else. I do not like my fabric shrinking unevenly (I measured. Some can and do) or bleeding all over a project I worked so hard on (I prewash everything once and test again).
I pink the edges and wash, dry, and iron before use. I use Magic Sizing if I think I'll need the extra help. Starch is great for bias.
I pink the edges and wash, dry, and iron before use. I use Magic Sizing if I think I'll need the extra help. Starch is great for bias.
#15
Originally Posted by littlehud
I don't pre wash unless it is for a swap. Works for me.
OR if I am using a fabric like a hand dyed or batik. Then I prewash and use Retayne :D:D:D
#18
Originally Posted by BMP
I just read this on the Quilters World Magazine Facebook page ....Tip: Pre-washing fabrics before piecing a quilt top can make accurate blocks more difficult; unwashed fabric contains stiffeners that make piecing easier. Instead of pre-washing to reduce the chance of dye bleeding, just steam iron the fabrics instead. This will help to set the colors, while leaving the fabric stiffer and easier to work with.
This is 1 magazine I do sub too and enjoy.
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