Am I the only person in the world that has fabric that shrinks?
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You can figure most cotton top quality quilting fabrics will shrink at least 3%. If you want that puckery look to your quilt, don't pre-wash. Batting shrinks too. If everything is washed beforehand, there will be less shrinkage in the finished product.
I've had several queen size quilts fit a full bed perfectly after washing it. Now I take that into consideration before I make that first cut.
I've had several queen size quilts fit a full bed perfectly after washing it. Now I take that into consideration before I make that first cut.
#35
Originally Posted by patdesign
Pre washing is the only safe way to guarantee that when you are finished it all fits right the first time you wash.
#38
The only time I prewash is when I suspect a fabric might run, for instance with red fabric. I kind of like the fabric finish when it comes new from the store. Then when I have to wash the finished quilt I like that it does shrink a bit and gives it a kind of crinkly look. I guess it just depends on your taste.
#39
Originally Posted by May in Jersey
Wonder if I wash my body in very hot water and then dry it in a dryer will I shrink a few inches? If I could find a stand up dryer I'd try it, LOL! May in Jersey
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