Does Everyone But Me
#91
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,296
I don't prewash as well. However, I do wash with shout. (Fabric Dye Catcher). My local LQS owner states that doesn't prewash as well as a retired QS owner states the same. If it's good enough for them - it's good enough for me.
You will find, however, if you participate in any swap, round robin, etc., it is a rule that your fabric be prewashed.
You will find, however, if you participate in any swap, round robin, etc., it is a rule that your fabric be prewashed.
#92
Originally Posted by Drew
I don't prewash as well. However, I do wash with shout. (Fabric Dye Catcher). My local LQS owner states that doesn't prewash as well as a retired QS owner states the same. If it's good enough for them - it's good enough for me.
You will find, however, if you participate in any swap, round robin, etc., it is a rule that your fabric be prewashed.
You will find, however, if you participate in any swap, round robin, etc., it is a rule that your fabric be prewashed.
#93
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Dalton, MN
Posts: 334
Even tho I am fairly new to quilting, and there are pro's and con's to each, I pre-wash. Not so much for shrinkage but for color bleeding. Especially with cotton. Have heard a lot of bad stories of beautiful quilts getting washed and colors ran into each other. Also pucking from shrinking so bad that it was impossible to save.
#95
I normally do not prewash and now I know why. I am making a quilt for my children and I knew they would wash it especially when someone is sick. So I washed the fabric today and I can't believe all the frayed thread. I will not wash for my future quilts but now for the kids I am glad I did. The quilt be used a great deal and I know the dogs will enjoy it too.
#96
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
Posts: 1,596
I used to pre wash everything, then I heard people say it was OK not to pre wash. So for a while I did not pre wash. BUT when I started hearing about chemicals etc in the fabrics we are getting (LQS too), I have decided to pre wash everything. I run my fabrics thru a gentle load with out soap and with Shout Color Blocker and then put them in the dryer.
Works for me; however, everyone sees things differently and I respect that. It would be a dull world (and board) if everyone agreed on everything.
Works for me; however, everyone sees things differently and I respect that. It would be a dull world (and board) if everyone agreed on everything.
#98
I haven't done much in the quilting yet but will. As to weather to prewash or not. A solution to the tangled mess that can happen. As I purchase my fabric, for what ever reason, I serge my raw edges before I toss in the washer. You won't loose threads. Also toss in a dye graber in so as not to have fabric bleed. Ironing, which I do not mind, spray the fabric with Mary Ellen's Best Press & it will handle quite nicely. Enjoy.
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