to wash or not to wash
09-15-2011, 05:39 AM
#62
Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posts: 200
I always pre-wash all my material
before starting any project. Then spray
starch-press and I"m ready for the next
quilt pattern. Most all the quilts I
make get washed by the new owners.
Use dye catcher on any fabric I think
might bleed (red)
Betty Lee
before starting any project. Then spray
starch-press and I"m ready for the next
quilt pattern. Most all the quilts I
make get washed by the new owners.
Use dye catcher on any fabric I think
might bleed (red)
Betty Lee
09-15-2011, 05:43 AM
#64
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Maryland
Posts: 349
I'm a new quilter and have read all the opinions of the ladies and gents here on the QB and my LQS suggests I wash all fabric. Sooo, I do. Just my luck, I don't know much about fabric, Yet!, but I would be the one to make a fabulous looking quilt only to have it fade, bleed, shrink and whatever else fabric can do. So, I prewash no matter what size the pieces. Just my opinion!
09-15-2011, 06:12 AM
#66
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southern California
Posts: 269
Originally Posted by SunlitenSmiles
did you know you can wash a fat quarter in a salad spinner
09-15-2011, 06:26 AM
#67
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: So. Fla now, Va orig
Posts: 1,565
Originally Posted by ohtoquilt
Hey y'all...
When you buy material for a quilt project do you wash it first or wait until it is finished project? I have heard it both ways and thought I would take a survey.
So the survey says :?:
Bev
When you buy material for a quilt project do you wash it first or wait until it is finished project? I have heard it both ways and thought I would take a survey.
So the survey says :?:
Bev
09-15-2011, 06:56 AM
#70
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 16
When I first learned to quilt in 1980, I was told to always wash the fabric first to test for bleeding dyes and of course, for shrinkage. However, over the years since I do not wash first because the fabric becomes limp and unless you starch it, I don't like the way it handles. I prefer handquilting because I am addicted to handwork but I have machine quilted when in a pinch for time. In my 45 years of sewing experience I have never had a problem with not washing the fabric prior to quilting. I also enjoy the "antique" quality you receive with any shrinkage.
My advice is to make a small wall hanging without washing first and then make one after washing and experience the difference. Then you can decide whatever you enjoy. Remember, quilting is a peaceful and rewarding gift.
My advice is to make a small wall hanging without washing first and then make one after washing and experience the difference. Then you can decide whatever you enjoy. Remember, quilting is a peaceful and rewarding gift.
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