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Julie in NM 09-01-2011 03:45 AM

http://organicclothing.blogs.com/my_..._and_smel.html This is why so many of us have to wash our fab. Not personal reason...MEDICAL.

Joset 09-01-2011 03:53 AM

I always wash my fabric when i get it home as soon as i can. i have a few allegies. and i dont get stuffed up so much if i wash it first.

SharonTheriault 09-01-2011 04:57 AM

I don't wash my fabrics before cutting. But then I'm not allergic to the finishes. The fabric is easier to cut and lay out without washing. I always wash the finished quilt. I love the crinkly look. If I'm doing a wall hanging or the like I don't wash the finished quilt.

BluegrassGurl 09-01-2011 05:01 AM

Yes - I wash all my fabric before doing anything with it. I do not want any surprises at the end after spending hours of effort.

I iron the fabric just before cutting and use starch if cutting on the bias.

Fabaddict 09-01-2011 05:07 AM

I have to wash it before I play with it - the chemicals in the fabric make my hands break out if I play with it too much.

kittycats 09-01-2011 05:28 AM

I wash and iron, then after I cut I starch the pieces.

MadP 09-01-2011 05:29 AM

No, only flannel. I like the wrinkly look.

FroggyinTexas 09-01-2011 05:32 AM

No, No, No. If you wash the quilt after you finish it, the fabric will have been washed twice. The bloom will be off the rose. froggyintexas

mamaw 09-01-2011 05:34 AM

Always wash yardage and fat quarters..... not charms, jelly rolls, or layer cakes.

grammysharon 09-01-2011 05:45 AM

Ditto!!!

Originally Posted by Glassquilt
Yes - I want it to shrink & relax before I cut.

:-)


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