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12-13-2010, 04:09 AM

#51

Juliebelle

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I normally do not wash first either, I do pre wash flannel due the shrinkage.

12-13-2010, 04:13 AM

#52

hheelleenn

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I only prewash the backing,

12-13-2010, 04:30 AM

#53

ktmo815

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I don't prewash either. Has to wash my top when I finished (since my cat got on it) & all the ends frayed :( What a mess - took a long time to clip all the threads that stuck together

12-13-2010, 04:30 AM

#54

Shorebird

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Quote:

Originally Posted by meme peggy

Does everyone but me wash there fabric when purchased? I buy quilt shop quality fabric and was told by shop in Fla that I use alot that they NEVER washed the fabric before making a quilt with 100%cotton. Would like to know if there is another lazy quilter out there....memepeggy

ME - but it has nothing to do with lazy. I want the fabric on my finished quilts to shrink up slightly, because I make mostly traditional styly quilts, and we love the look. I always use a color catcher with the first wash, and if giving the quilt to another, include a package of those as well with laundering instructions.

12-13-2010, 04:51 AM

#55

Janj

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Good morning ~ you not a lone on this... I don't prewash and have never had a problem on the shrinkage or out of shape.. Quilts seem to look so much prettier to me made with unwashed... Just my opinion....Have fun and enjoy making~that is what is great!!

12-13-2010, 04:54 AM

#56

tomilu

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I usually don't, just when i think one will bleed-then I have to wash all the fabric for that project.

12-13-2010, 04:56 AM

#57

DA Mayer

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If the fabric is stiff, I wash it but normally I don't prewash. When I did some exchanges I did because it was requested.

12-13-2010, 05:02 AM

#58

Laura22

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Another non-washer here :)

12-13-2010, 05:21 AM

#59

JuneD

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I don't prewash either. :roll:

12-13-2010, 05:25 AM

#60

TootieAnn

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Definitely, you're not the only one and you're not lazy either! I don't prewash my fabric either. I like the crispness of new fabric. I find it easier to store, cut and sew. Also, I don't like to have to iron out the wrinkles left from washing the fabric. Best Press helps a lot. But there's nothing like the crispness of new fabric.