gifts of quilts
10-23-2011, 10:35 AM
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When you give a gift of a quilt, do you wash it first? I am making 4 quilts from layer cakes, (super easy and fast) and backing with cuddle, or minkey or whatever it is called, I did prewash the minky but should I wash the quilt before I give away?
10-23-2011, 10:38 AM
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I don't wash a quilt unless it is dirty. If you prewashed the fabric, it should be clean enough to give away.
Washing takes away the newness of the fabric. I have asked expert quilters about that and have been told they don't prewash the fabric or the quilt until it needs it.
Carol J.
Washing takes away the newness of the fabric. I have asked expert quilters about that and have been told they don't prewash the fabric or the quilt until it needs it.
Carol J.
10-23-2011, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
I usually prewash mine just in case something comes apart! That way I can fix it. Nothing has ever happened but I'd rather find any potential problems myself.
10-23-2011, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by bjeriann
I always wash my quilts. That way if there is a problem - I can fix it. Like a seam or to get any marking out. It doesn't happen that often but you never know.
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