New to quilting have question about red fabric
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Amma's right...Retayne is good. I got into the habit of washing everything prior to using it, for this reason and because of shrinkage and I buy vintage as well. To be quite honest if I get something that bleeds (which for me has been very rare) I don't use it in a quilt.
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Don't apologise, it's a very sensible question, and you will find, some quilter's pre-wash and other's don't. As it is for a rest-home and they won't be using time consuming washing/care methods I would pre-wash.
Look forward to seeing your quilt and don't be worried about any kind of question. Everyone here is very kind and helpful.
Look forward to seeing your quilt and don't be worried about any kind of question. Everyone here is very kind and helpful.
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Originally Posted by PURPLEROSE
sorry very new to quilting. then i sould wash first and if it bleeds don't use it. I want to make lap quilt to give to seniors in the rest home. they would be washed alot
A bleeder fabric gets washed in Retayne and tested again. A few might need a second treatment in Retayne. The only way I won't use a fabric is if it is still bleeding after two treatments with Retayne.
I have never found fabric shrinkage to be a problem. A little shrinkage makes the quilt "crinkle" like antique quilts.
Flannel I usually wash and dry twice because it can shrink so drastically.
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