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    Old 09-01-2011, 03:45 AM
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    http://organicclothing.blogs.com/my_..._and_smel.html This is why so many of us have to wash our fab. Not personal reason...MEDICAL.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 03:53 AM
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    I always wash my fabric when i get it home as soon as i can. i have a few allegies. and i dont get stuffed up so much if i wash it first.
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    I don't wash my fabrics before cutting. But then I'm not allergic to the finishes. The fabric is easier to cut and lay out without washing. I always wash the finished quilt. I love the crinkly look. If I'm doing a wall hanging or the like I don't wash the finished quilt.
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    Yes - I wash all my fabric before doing anything with it. I do not want any surprises at the end after spending hours of effort.

    I iron the fabric just before cutting and use starch if cutting on the bias.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:07 AM
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    I have to wash it before I play with it - the chemicals in the fabric make my hands break out if I play with it too much.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:28 AM
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    I wash and iron, then after I cut I starch the pieces.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:29 AM
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    No, only flannel. I like the wrinkly look.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:32 AM
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    No, No, No. If you wash the quilt after you finish it, the fabric will have been washed twice. The bloom will be off the rose. froggyintexas
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:34 AM
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    Always wash yardage and fat quarters..... not charms, jelly rolls, or layer cakes.
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    Old 09-01-2011, 05:45 AM
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    Ditto!!!
    Originally Posted by Glassquilt
    Yes - I want it to shrink & relax before I cut.
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