Muslin Backing
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Muslin Backing
I am thinking about using a muslin backing on a quilt I am working on and was wondering whether you wash the muslin first for shrinkage. The top is Benartex fabric that has Not been previously washed. The muslin is JoAnn's premium.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 04-18-2019 at 10:40 AM. Reason: shouting/all caps
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I recently used Joann's premium muslin and ran into something that had not happened to me before. I used the premium muslin before just fine. I did not prewash it; I don't prewash anything. I also use 505 spay baste. For some reason the spray would not adhere well to the muslin. Maybe that particular batch had chemicals/sizing in it that made it different. I started quilting and that backing just shifted around. I ended up ripping out the quilting and re-sprayed and tried again. The same thing happened!! After ripping it out the second time, I used a different fabric for the back. I washed the piece of muslin and have used it for scrap now. So long story short...I would prewash that backing. I am now a little leery about using their premium muslin at all now...sad :-(
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I too use the legacy premium muslin I used to prewash it but haven’t in a while. Since I quilt on a frame I don’t use adhesive spray so can’t speak to that. BTW the reason I don’t wash it anymore is because of using precuts, I just figured it would all get washed at the same time.
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Thanks for the response. I would rather be safe than sorry since it's a wedding gift for my great nephew. I always throw in a box of Color Catcher with quilts. This is my first muslin attempt at using muslin backing and want it to be a success. I too have a longarm so won't have the adhesive issue. I don't normally prewash anything so you all have been very helpful. Thanks again.
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