retiredteacher09

Madquilter: So sorry about your friend.

As I started reading the first post, I remembered I didn't take the donated fabric out of my trunk that I was given this morning from my church quilting group. I got busy with other things and just plain forgot! Plus I am rearranging and cleaning my sewing room so no room for it right now! Lol!

Connie

AnngelAnne

I was given 5 bags of material from a lady whose mother passed away. It had been stored in the attic like forever. Most of it was material for doing over furniture or very heavy drapes. I passed that on. One was a large assortment of solids, which is wonderful. Problem, it had an odor plus extremely dusty. I will wash of, no matter the size, but my question is how to wash it with out all the unraveling and threads. It sure knots up and winds it around each other. Is there a better way of doing it? Yah....all this fabric and I didn't buy it. I don't need more fabrics, but this is a bonus as I always needs solids for fillers.

oksewglad

Just so you don't get spooked by a thud, next week QBuddy and I are heading to a LQS that's closing due to retirement....yes fabric on sale.......You have been forewarned.

elly66

AnngelAnne I have zigzagged edges before washing as well as using pinking scissors on the edges. Both have worked well and pinking scissors are quicker. I know some people use a washing bag for small pieces as well. I don't use much in the way of precuts. Fat quarters usually the smallest. When I have a charm pack I just use it as is.

Ok sounds like fun and I hope if you fall you let us see pictures of the fabric.

elly66

Martina, I know if I couldn't quilt any longer I would want my stuff to go to someone who would use it that way if at all possible. Support of a friend most definitely.

Faintly Artistic

Just saw a Kaye Wood video on Youtube about washing fabric using safety pins. Check it out, might help. Apparently it doesn't tangle up on you doing it this way.

retiredteacher09

More donated scrap fabric.... How do I say no to my dear church quilting host? I was taught to respect elders.

I found some neat finished blocks, some sewn strips with extra fabric, squares, patterns, and apron and pillow stamped panels along with the quilting fabric. The majority of it is useable but what I don't want/need will be given to a new home.

Now where am I going to put all of it? Lol!

Connie

MadQuilter

That Easter basket is definitely overflowing. WOWSER, what a haul. Good luck finding space.

Krystyna

Do you have a serger? It's quick to run a stay stitch line down each side. Or even a basting stitch will do the trick.

oksewglad

THUD.......what was that? It must've been "ok"....she warned us....hope she's ok.....