I don't usually prewash. However if some of it is already pre-washed, you will want to keep it consistent.
I usually only prewash my flannels. |
The only time I prwash is when I am working with flannel. I have never had a problem with fabric from my lqs or with the places that I order from.
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I agree, it is better to prewash it all, or none :D:D:D
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If you start out cutting from prewashed fabric you should
make sure all of your fabric is prewashed. Likewise if you start out cutting with unwashed fabric you should continue with unwashed fabric. In other words do not mix prewashed with unwashed fabrics. |
I would wash the new fabric.
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Originally Posted by crashnquilt
I prewash all my fabrics for several reasons.
1. Different manufacturers fabrics will shrink different percentages. 2. Removal of chemicals, formaldehyde, sizings, cotton polish, etc. helps to fabric to be "true" 3. Prewashing gives you a view of the finished quilt.. |
Originally Posted by pittsburgpam
I would also pre-wash the additional fabric because the other is washed. If I am using a jelly roll and mixing it with yardage (usually from the same collection), then I don't wash the yardage because I don't wash the jelly roll.
Otherwise, I do pre-wash. To get that nice crispness of new fabric I use startch. |
I was recently told, by a quilting instructor that fabrics today are not "cured" for more than an hour (at one time it was 2 days) so that all cottons should be pre-washed to be sure of no surprises in your finished quilt. So, now I do, and I have found that if you get the fabric right out of the drier before it is totally dry, and smooth it out, there is very little ironing required,
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I prewash all of my fabric. A bleed will break your heart!
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Same here, I DO pre-wash flannels because they have a tendency to shrink but otherwise....only wash completed quilts with a color catcher
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