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Old 04-14-2011, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
I was a washer before I started using charms, then I became a non washer. Several days ago I watched a 2 1/2 by 8 1/4 inch shrink before my eyes when I pressed it with steam. It was a good fabric, so I think I will go back to washing, though I dislike pressing large pieces of fabric. The thought of pressing six yards for a backing does not appeal to me.
I just ironed a 3yd by 108"wide backing this morning. I'll spare you my comments.
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