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06-20-2011, 03:41 AM

#21

Dragonfly Nana

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Join Date: Feb 2010

Location: inland part of Virginia Beach

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I am a confirmed pre-washer but I agree with the others here---just get sewing and wash it after with a color catcher.
Don't forget to share pictures with us when it is complete!

06-20-2011, 03:51 AM

#22

kuntryquilter

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Join Date: Jun 2010

Location: Crossville, TN

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I never prewash when I use my Accuquilt machine. The fabric cuts much better.

06-20-2011, 04:41 AM

#23

Fabaddict

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Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Missouri

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I only prewash because I am allergic to some chemicals that are used in fabric - otherwise I would not prewash.

06-20-2011, 04:57 AM

#24

girlsfour

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Join Date: Sep 2010

Location: Woodbury, MN

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Quilting isn't like regular sewing. I did the same thing, only it was while making a rag quilt. For sure you don't preshrink when making them.

That's what is fun about quilting, you just purchase what you need and start your project with nice crisp fabric!!!

Meg

06-20-2011, 05:00 AM

#25

mimee4

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Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: Central PA

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I'm with the rest - go for it. Make your quilt and THEN wash it.

06-20-2011, 05:29 AM

#26

GailG

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Join Date: May 2008

Location: Louisiana

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GiddyUpGo

OK, I guess I don't have to tell you that I am an almost absolute beginner (I've finished one quilt and am working on the second). This time I got all my fabric home and was excited to start using the Accuquilt machine I got for Mother's Day and ... I cut all my squares before I washed them. Oops. What to do now? Do I have to start over again with new fabric or can I stitch the unwashed fabric and pray it turns out OK?

Thanks ...

Put the pedal to the metal. What's the worst that can happen. If it krinkles when the quilt is washed, it'll add character. If it fades, you can still use it. Would make a nice picnic quilt or a quilt for the car.

06-20-2011, 05:32 AM

#27

sahm4605

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Join Date: May 2010

Location: Blue Springs, MO

Posts: 2,167

like all have said before. i wouldn't worry about washing the fabric. I only sink wash fabric that bleeds. and that is to help keep it from messing up the quilt. but if you use a color catcher it should be just fine.

06-20-2011, 05:40 AM

#28

lynnsim

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Location: Texas

Posts: 1,229

I agree with all the others. When I first started quilting, I did prewash. After a couple years, I was told I didn't have to. Now, the only time I prewash is with red or dark blue. When I wash the quilt for the 1st time, I do use a color catcher and have never had any problems. Good luck!

06-20-2011, 05:41 AM

#29

Zhillslady

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Posts: 887

100+ quilts later - I have never prewashed. I like the fabric weight unwashed to cut. I have only ever had one color run and a second wach with color catcher took care of it. Use the color catcher initially and it will be fine.

06-20-2011, 06:16 AM

#30

KARENBOUTQUILTIN

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Join Date: May 2011

Posts: 549

I am also new at quilting. I have made 3 quilt tops now, and I am somewhat confused about using the Retayne or the color
catcher sheets. I have red, white and blue quilts; one for brother and one to donate to a dialysis patient. Will the Retayne set the colors to keep from fading? Then do I use the color catchers to keep the fabric from bleeding on the white color. Or do I use them both at the same time?