Precuts
#22
I feel the same but I have given in to the temptation a few times. I liked the collection of fabrics in the set that I knew I couldn't get from my poorly planned stash. Just can't believe the choices I made way back when.
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: West Texas
Posts: 2,073
It finally happened! An LQS employee told me about a finished quilt they had made for the store where the red backing fabric bled badly. Before this honest discussion, my experience has always been that LQS people tell me that "high quality quilting fabric will not bleed" and that there is no need to pre-wash (at least not the fabric purchased from their store).
I appreciated the honesty and the fact that this store does carry Retayne!
I appreciated the honesty and the fact that this store does carry Retayne!
#24
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Chula Vista CA
Posts: 7,402
All I can say is, Never say Never. Just when I think I will not buy another pre-cut, there is some pattern out there that makes me re-think my decision. I prefer to make my own too, primarily because of the pinked edges.
#25
I never understood the idea of precuts. I am sure they are okay for some projects. The cost alone is not as cheap as yardage and then never being sure of what is in those packages both in quality and accuracy of the cuts. They can't be washed 'cause they shrink and you loose the width. Just not worth the aggravation for me, imho.
So sorry this happened after all your hard work.
peace
So sorry this happened after all your hard work.
peace
#26
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 748
I've both pre washed and not washed. If I started a quilt pre washed, I finish pre washing. As far as precuts, I understand it's best not to prewash with the pinked edges. I believe in the color catches as mean mom mentioned. It seems it's all a matter of personal preference.
#27
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ridgecrest, CA
Posts: 227
The whole idea of pinking is to reduce the amount of fray. Well, that's the theory anyway. I have had severe problems with fraying, not to mention the horrific amount of fuzz and lint when trying to use those pinked precuts. They sure do gunk-up the machine and my ironing board is a mess. I don't buy precuts anymore.
#29
I love red but always shy away from it because of the bleeding. A shame b/c it's one of my favorite colors.
I haven't had problems with pre-cuts--- yet. One reason I like to buy them is to get the assortment without
getting yardage of some that I may not want much of.
But I agree that the cost compared to yardage is quite high.
I watch a lot of Jenny Doan's videos and that's about all she seems to use!
I haven't had problems with pre-cuts--- yet. One reason I like to buy them is to get the assortment without
getting yardage of some that I may not want much of.
But I agree that the cost compared to yardage is quite high.
I watch a lot of Jenny Doan's videos and that's about all she seems to use!
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