Measuring before and after - - -
06-14-2015, 04:25 AM
#31
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I guess I'm the OCD one in the bunch, I always measure completed top, after quilting, and again after washing. I've had up to 4" loss each way depending on how much quilting. I keep statistics on a spreadsheet of all my quilts including pics, what type of batting, fabric lines, pattern design, etc. It helps to make sure my bed quilts fit the bed they're designed for after shrinkage.
06-14-2015, 10:32 AM
#32
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Well, I guess we're in good company 
I don't care about lap quilt sizes either, except for % of shrinkage on different battings. Not such a big deal anymore though, I mostly stick to one kind. Happy quilting and measuring!
I don't care about lap quilt sizes either, except for % of shrinkage on different battings. Not such a big deal anymore though, I mostly stick to one kind. Happy quilting and measuring!I must have OCD too. I have been writing dimensions down for various beds and quilt styles (with and without bed skirt and with and without pillow top). These dimensions are for my beds and my families. I do not want to spend all the time making a quilt and not have it cover the bed properly. I don't care about lap and baby quilt sizes. Anything goes with them.
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