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11-21-2012, 06:51 PM
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Posted By coffeebreak

I guess that makes sense...but I have to ask...if...

I guess that makes sense...but I have to ask...if there is going to be shrinkage...the threads are what shrink...so just cause it is sewn to the batting and the batting doesn't shrink...why does that...
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11-21-2012, 06:48 PM
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Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

I have washed charms in a lingerie bag and that...

I have washed charms in a lingerie bag and that does help alot...no lost pieces in the washer and just keeps them all together. I still have to iron them out but like you said...starch and iron is...
Forum: Main
11-21-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

Batting shrinks? Should that be pre washed if it...

Batting shrinks? Should that be pre washed if it is 100% cotton? I haven't found that yet, I buy the 80/20 cotton poly and didn't think anyway that batting needed pre washed. I haven't and so far, it...
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11-21-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

I figured that was why they were "invented". And...

I figured that was why they were "invented". And it is a nice option to just buy and a few cuts and sew, but still..if 100% cotton shrinks, it will shrink once the quilt is made and make the quilt...
Forum: Main
11-21-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

That's my other issue...if it shrinks and all...

That's my other issue...if it shrinks and all 100% cotton does to some extent...and you don't pre wash...once the quit is done and washed for the first time...isn't that cotton going to shrink, thus...
Forum: Main
11-21-2012, 06:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

But if fabric shrinks once washed...your pre cut...

But if fabric shrinks once washed...your pre cut pieces would shrink and that would make the finished quilt wonky, wouldn't it? I have pre washed Joann's FQ's...and I didnt' measure before or after...
Forum: Main
11-21-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,200
Posted By coffeebreak

100% cotton shrinking...pre cuts...

I keep hearing not to pre wash pre cuts like cake layers and charms...but never "why?". I mean, I always pre wash my yardage...100% cotton shrinks no matter the settings. I always wash on mild, low...
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