HELP! I need help with washing my stash.
#42
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Central Texas
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I also had to wash my entire stash. My autoimmune syndrome was affecting my lungs and I also was having blisters on the palms of my hands. My pulmonologist asked me to stop quilting for 3 months to see if that was causing or exacerbating my problems. The blisters went away and my breathing improved. So, I washed everything and yes, I dealt with all the strings. Now every fabric (except charms and strips sets) goes immediately to the laundry room. I wish you healing and renewed fun with your quilting; it will be okay.
#46
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Just outside Boston, MA
Posts: 183
I was watching an episode of Fons&Porter and there was a section where quilters write in with suggestions. One was to fan fold your fabric and safety pin the top and bottom of the folds. It works
#48
oh I feel for you! I do not prewash my fabric because of the threads but more so because I hate ironing it, some of the fabrics come out sooooooo wrinkled and I can't seem to get them out like I want. So I launder the quilt after I'm finished with it.
#49
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Posts: 832
Whenever I go into a fabric shop I cough my head off, my hands get super dry from handling fabric, after reading this thread I think I plan to wash my stash as well. Thanks for bring this to my attention.
#50
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Kenai, Alaska
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What would happen if you put a piece or two in a mesh bag (or several mesh bags) and wash them like that? I also have washed material that I bought at a flea market or thrift store and just dealt with the tangles. I don't know that I could take on washing cabinets full at one time. Can you just wash what you're going to need for a particular project and not the whole lot? I don't have any good ideas!
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