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    Old 06-03-2017, 09:48 AM
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    Just finished batik quilt for gd's shower today. I am including some color catchers with it and am printing out
    a note to say how to wash it etc...... I usually wash mine in warm water; is this correct? Or should it be cold or hot?
    Thanks for your responses. I need to get it wrapped then off to the shower this afternoon. Remember it is all Batiks.
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    Old 06-03-2017, 09:55 AM
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    If it were mine I would wash it at least the first few times in cold water.
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    Old 06-03-2017, 09:59 AM
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    I will agree with that
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    Old 06-03-2017, 11:11 AM
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    thank you.
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    Old 06-03-2017, 05:43 PM
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    Sorry no help here I don't buy batik fabrics. I have lots and lots of other fabrics.
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    Old 06-04-2017, 05:23 AM
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    Did you wash these fabrics before cutting them?

    Or will this be "the first time" for them?
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    Old 06-04-2017, 07:35 AM
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    first time.
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    Old 06-04-2017, 07:40 AM
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    I always wash in cold water anyway except whites with bleach!
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    Old 06-04-2017, 08:24 AM
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    I wash in cold water the first couple of times whether the fabric is woven, printed or batiks. I've never had any problems with any fabric. I don't prewash before I cut. I like the body of freshly purchased fabric. I like your including a few color catchers in your gift.
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    Old 06-04-2017, 06:14 PM
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    I usually wash in cold water however I glue baste my quilts and I find to dissolve the glue I need to wash in warm water given my high efficiency washer uses less water. I never wash things in hot water.
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