Does Everyone But Me
#31
It's not lazy, it's a preference. I do not prewash. I buy many bolts of fabric at a time. I like the fabric stored on the bolts so I can see what I've got. I also like the crisp new look and feel of the fabric. I like the way the quilt gets a little wrinkly when first washed. If I'm worried about colors bleeding I soak the quilt in cold water and vinegar for 15 minutes before washing or use Retayne. I've heard good things about the new color catchers but haven't tried them yet.
#34
Originally Posted by tellabella
I don't wash either...but I have been working on a batik quilt and I would like to know if that fabric is any different...should I be worried about those collours running...?
#35
Add me to the list of quilters who doesn't prewash their cotton fabrics. I love how it crinkles and wrinkles after the quilt is made and then washed. The only time I pre-wash is when I use flannel for the backing. And I only wash and dry it one time.
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I do not prewash before using. Unless it is a flannel fabric.
I do only buy better quality fabrics, though I try to find it on sale. Most people in our guild (over 300) do not prewash and non of the 10 or so ladies that I quilt with monthly pre-wash their fabrics, unless it is flannel. I do wash all quilts before they go out the door, after they are finished.
I have never had a problem with dye's running. I do use at least 2 dye catcher sheets when washing.
I do only buy better quality fabrics, though I try to find it on sale. Most people in our guild (over 300) do not prewash and non of the 10 or so ladies that I quilt with monthly pre-wash their fabrics, unless it is flannel. I do wash all quilts before they go out the door, after they are finished.
I have never had a problem with dye's running. I do use at least 2 dye catcher sheets when washing.
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