I think I am a "Blanket maker"
04-25-2010, 04:02 PM
#51
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Originally Posted by mama's place
In one class, the instructor suggested that quilts be washed in Downy or a soap that is very gentle like maybe one of the detergents for baby clothes or a special soap for fine linens, even. Use cold water, don't agitate, just soak then drain the water...if using your machine, use the delicate cycle but don't wash for very long at all. She said that the detergent left in the fabric is what causes a quilt to collect soil. She dried her quilts for a very short time then spread them out to dry on a table or bed, etc. Lots of people like the vintage, old fashioned cotton quilts with the puckered look. By washing them this way, you don't get much shrinkage or puckering. Leaving them in the dryer longer will shrink them more if that's what you want.
Some people believe that quilt is a work of art and should not be used or washed. In my house it would really collect a lot of dust and be yucky dirty if not washed.
Some people believe that quilt is a work of art and should not be used or washed. In my house it would really collect a lot of dust and be yucky dirty if not washed.
04-25-2010, 05:14 PM
#53
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those little "mistakes" are what makes it your original !!! the is a little ole lady that comes to the local quilt shop , she does beautiful work on quilts , she told me one day there is no such thing as a perfect quilt!!!
04-25-2010, 05:51 PM
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Hey Som I just realalized I haven't washed any of mine. I just gave them away. I did't know that I was supose to wash,, I should have realalized because of puppy hair, My helpers. Cminor You do beautiful work, most of my Qts were tyed. That was all that I knew to do, I love you Qt and your binding. Good job. Theresse
04-25-2010, 05:55 PM
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Remember, nobody is perfect and nothing we do is perfect this side of heaven. If we wait until we can do things perfect, we would never do anything. It is not perfection that makes a quilt beautiful or comfy or warm it is the love that goes into making them. It is true that we see the flaws and mistakes much more readily than others.
04-25-2010, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
Of course you can still play with us LOL There are no quilt police here :wink: If there was I would have been given the boot years ago :shock: LOL I don't make perfect quilts either, I would rather they be used then just looked at :thumbup:
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04-25-2010, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Maria C
I also want my quilts to be used and loved. What I have noticed is that every quilt I make is a good exercise in learning something. Keep going and you may find that you taste changes over time like I did. I still like scrap quilts though and simple patterns really please me with lots and lots of different fabrics. One of the things I love about this craft is it's diversity so everyone can find some aspect that they enjoy be it the maker or the observer.
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