Do you wash your fabric before you cut and sew it?
09-01-2011, 12:41 PM
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almost the same reason I started washing all mine, plus once bitten twice shy, had some fabric run on me after the quilt was done.
Originally Posted by COYOTEMAGIC
I've started washing every single piece in my stash. I started doing to because once I came up with an idea, I would pick out the fabric, wash it, line dry (we don't have a dryer) then iron. By the time it was all done, I had moved on to somethingelse. This way I can just grab fabric from my stash, give it a quick pressing and on with my quilt project.
Now every new piece of fabric coming through the door is washed before it makes to to the sewing room.
Now every new piece of fabric coming through the door is washed before it makes to to the sewing room.
09-01-2011, 01:51 PM
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I wash yardage but not precuts and that includes FQ's. If I'm using FQ's or smaller I just live with it until it's quilted and then wash. Usually don't have issues. I do not prewash/preshrink my batting. I like the crinkly look.
09-01-2011, 03:41 PM
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No...takes away from actual quilting time..and who wants to be in the laundry room anyway? I like the look they get after the quilt is finished, then washed, they get that "cuddle in me" look to them...they just look soft and inviting.
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