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10-24-2011, 06:03 PM

#71

Annz

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I usually prewash before quilting

10-24-2011, 06:18 PM

#72

sunnymom

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I wash a quilt before I give it away. On my last quilt I am so glad I did as a seam came apart a little bit and I was able to fix it before it reached the recipients who do not sew at all! :)

10-24-2011, 06:18 PM

#73

Digitizingqueen

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I always wash quilts before giving them

10-24-2011, 07:51 PM

#74

lheizen

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I wash mine too

10-24-2011, 08:01 PM

#75

Momsmurf

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I wash my charity quilts after they are done and before I send them on, but for personal gifts and use, since I pre-wash my fabric I don't was the finished quilt.

Any errors or stitching problems have shown themselves during the construction process...at least, so far!

10-24-2011, 10:19 PM

#76

SoBuzy

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Good advice. Thanks!

10-25-2011, 01:45 AM

#77

alfosa421

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I don't wash the quilt but I do give a laundry bag with it especially if it has been embellished so that the reciever can safely wash it when the time comes.

10-25-2011, 01:56 AM

#78

MISHNJIM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Mimm

I wash mine too - the only time I don't wash it is if it is a wall-hanging.

Me too.

10-25-2011, 04:17 AM

#79

Shirlrh

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I don't wash before giving them as gifts. By the sound of it, I probably should.

10-25-2011, 07:15 AM

#80

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I wash my quilts before I give them away. I like to have them smell fresh. I also have a black dog that her hair seems to fly everywhere, so I think I need to, besides if some seam comes loose I can repair it before I give it away.