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09-26-2010, 09:24 PM

#31

greensleeves

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As you can see there are those that always pre-wash and those that never pre-wash. I'm a never, doesn't mean my way is best but I agree with those who have suggested that you don't wash the back since the front wasn't. Wait until it is quilted. As to why I don't pre-wash. For one, I want to cut and sew asap and second, you really can't successfully pre-wash small pieces such as precut charms, strips so why do some and not others. Just my opinion.:) All pre-washers, keep it up-I admire your patience and perseverance.

09-27-2010, 06:54 AM

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chamby

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Location: Clemmons, NC

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Marilyn6

I am trying to finish a top that I made about 3 years ago. (Slow, I know.)
Used remnants to piece this top, so not sure content of fabrics.
I just added an additional 10 inches to each side in order to make it
larger.

Now I have purchased 100% cotton fabric (108" wide) to use for the
backing. My problem now is, should I wash the backing? If I do, then should I also wash the top? If I do, I cannot imagine having to iron the top with all those little seams & tangled threads, oh, my!

What is a newbie to do? Any help will be appreciated. Needing a little
confidence building. : )

Thanks in advance, Marilyn

I always prewash all my fabrics. If you do this there is no need to wash the quilt top. After quilting everything together I do go back and wash the quilt. This way it has the vintage look when I give it away. I also give washing instructions to the receiver of the quilt.

09-27-2010, 10:11 AM

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Kathleen charnell

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Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: DeLand, F

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I wouldn't prewash the top now, I would probably prewash the back .When the quilting is done wash it then but add Retayne, My quilts never run when I do this & I never prewash the fabric for my top as I like the crispness of the fabric the way it is. Sometimes I make an exception if I have a lot of black, dark purple, navy, or red in the top.