what happens to FMQ after wash?
08-13-2016, 01:03 PM
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what happens to FMQ after wash?
Today I have spend lots of time looking at FMQ on different sites, looking for inspiration.So many lovely quilts and quilting and I do love fmq myself, but I am just wondering what happens to any beautifully fm quilted quilt after washing, can you still see the quilting? I would not mind seeing pictures of quilts that have been washed and see how the quilting looks. Most pictures are of not washed quilts, so I wonder.
08-13-2016, 01:26 PM
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I think it looks even nicer after the quilt has been washed. It looks softer somehow with a little poofiness, if that's a word. Not sure I have pictures of before and after quilting. I usually try to take a picture when I'm done then wash, dry and give to the recipient.
08-13-2016, 01:33 PM
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Since all of my quilts are laundered as soon as I finish binding all the pictures I post of finished quilts are laundered quilts. FMQ- ing becomes lovelier , more pronounced, easier to see the detail after laundering. Here's a couple I think shows the quilting well on laundered quilts.
08-13-2016, 01:35 PM
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I just depends if you want your stitching to prominently show up. I would rather have my piecing be the star of the quilt. My quilting just enhances the beauty of my quilts or at least that is what I try to do.
08-13-2016, 02:11 PM
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There are a few choices you can make to ensure the quilting stands out.
1. Use a heavier weight thread.
2. Quilt it twice. I have a friend who quilted over the same stitches twice. It really made the quilting stand out.
3. Use a wool batt.
Here's one I made a few years ago, after washing.
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1. Use a heavier weight thread.
2. Quilt it twice. I have a friend who quilted over the same stitches twice. It really made the quilting stand out.
3. Use a wool batt.
Here's one I made a few years ago, after washing.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]555921[/ATTACH]
08-13-2016, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mtkoldra
Today I have spend lots of time looking at FMQ on different sites, looking for inspiration.So many lovely quilts and quilting and I do love fmq myself, but I am just wondering what happens to any beautifully fm quilted quilt after washing, can you still see the quilting? I would not mind seeing pictures of quilts that have been washed and see how the quilting looks. Most pictures are of not washed quilts, so I wonder.
08-13-2016, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ckcowl
Since all of my quilts are laundered as soon as I finish binding all the pictures I post of finished quilts are laundered quilts. FMQ- ing becomes lovelier , more pronounced, easier to see the detail after laundering. Here's a couple I think shows the quilting well on laundered quilts.
08-14-2016, 04:45 AM
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I know this has been talked about before but as a refresher, how are you all washing them. Specifically the batiks with the white background - did you pre wash the batiks, use cool water, a special detergent, a gentle cycle, color catchers, line dry, air dry or any other tips you could give? Thanks.
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