gale

Since we have to specifically watch out for that, I see it all the time. I was picking up a prescription for my daughter once and the people working in the pharmacy were eating candy bars. I brought it up and they didn't seem to think there was any problem with it. We buy our rabbit food at a certain feed store (only one that has it around here) and the cashier is almost always eating. I've seen people at Joann's have bags of chips or pretzels sitting behind the cutting desk and they reach in there in between cutting fabrics. This particular incident was at a quilt shop and they were eating chocolate covered peanuts (one of my dd's allergens) and they did offer me some (I didn't take it).

Doreen

I don't prewash. When I wash the completed quilt I use my regular liquid detergent. If it's going to be washed why use anything different. The new owner may not want to purchase a different soap just to wash the quilt. I have had no problems.

QuiltE

This was mentioned in a thread awhile back, to use Orvus? (or is it spelled Orvis?). We use it for washing show cattle. It's gentle on the cattle's skin and with a few washing, the hair is nice and soft and shiny. Available at the farm supply and/or feed stores.

Here we buy it in small pails or tubs. If it's warm, it's very malleable. If it's ccccccold as sometimes it is at the wash racks, it solidifies some, though you can always just scoop some out with your hand and swish it in the pail of water.

So would think all would be the same if you were using it for your fabrics!!


For me .... just my regular laundry soap is used. HOT water and HOT dryer. The strategy being, abuse it now so you won't get any surprises later!!!! Plus it's pre-shrunk. Also, keep an eye on colour running and need for setting. If it can't stand this abuse, then I would re-think whether it should go into a quilt that I'm going to be putting hours into.

I know, many say not to do the hot/hot wash/dry, as you are going to wash gently later. However, what about the time where a quilt is accidentally dumped into hot water? .... I'd sooner take it thru those steps NOW, rather than a disappointment later.


Besides ... I know all the fabric in my stash is ready to go, when I take the urge! :)

bearisgray

EXACTLY how I feel about washing fabrics before cutting them.