Julie in NM

wash wash wash before and after

Vicki Anne

I'm a washer unless it is going to be a wall hanging and never see water. It was the way I was taught and I like the end result better...but it's only an opinion :~)

mythreesuns

I had an issue with one fabric..that is horrible and after the quilt was sewed together..it is fraying away from the seams. Just the one fabric. What a job to fix my mother-in-laws quilt...more work then to just start over.

newBe

I've wondered about what temperature water is recommended for the washing and also which cycle is preferable?

Dagny

I wash absolutely every scrap of fabric that comes into the house whether I am going to use it right away or add it to stash. I use hot water and color catchers, and dry on a hot setting. That way, any problems are evident before I have spent time and effort working with it.

jad1044

I wash before to make sure any dye that wants to fade out - can - that way I have a better feeling about making the entire quilt

Lucy90

I do not prewash material. I wash the quilt once it is done.

grumpy90650

i only rinse suspect colors, reds, dark blues, etc...i rinse in some soapy water then rinse in cool water til it runs clear......everything else gets used new, no washing...

SunlitenSmiles

Cold, Extra gentle, large load water level, agitate gently then soak about 10 minutes, then continue cycle or if possible front loader

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

I pre-wash. I don't want any suprises of shrinking or colors running. I want to know what I'm going to end up with after all the work that goes into it.