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#31
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Join Date: Feb 2011
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Have also been sewing since class in junior high. Clothes were always what I did. Always prewashed what I could and if I could't wash, off it went to the cleaners to get cleaned first. Habit carried over to quilting. Never take anything for granted. With the different types of fabric from who knows where from to be wash first or steam press. Your pride in the finished product, knowing that nothing will happen in the future is always the best feeling.
#34
I learned this week from my new Q.B. 'mentors' to pre-wash and everything will be good from there. I did just as they said and was very happy with how my fabric washed and dried. Next I need to learn how to keep the threads in place. Tried clipping a corner off, it didn't work too well. I think practice is what I need ;)
#35
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: washington
Posts: 1,424
Originally Posted by greenini
Since most of my fabric is of uncertain parentage (thrift stores, yard sales, etc) I have always washed everything. Latley I've been picking up some LQS fabric on sale and had thought I could skip the pre-washing, but guess not!
#36
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: near Peoria Illinois
Posts: 1,638
As a rule i don't prewash as i don't like the wrinkles and I hate to iron--I'm admittingly lazy. So that said i use the color catchers with any new fabric or article of clothing in case there is bleeding. I've had color catchers turn colors everytime I wash. Greens have been my worst at leeching into the water. I'm not sure it is the fabric or the quality of the dye, or how much over dying is done. Some fabrics have a stiff feel and it is mostly from the dye.
#37
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Port Charlotte, Fl
Posts: 2,569
I just bought a lot of fabric at the LQS and I was wondering if I should wash and I'm thinking after listening here that I better to be safe. This is for a king size Wedding Ring. Thanks ladies. Sue
#39
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Green Bay, WI
Posts: 122
i bought some gold batik from a LQS. I thought it felt "funny" so I washed it with a color catcher. The color catcher was a gold as the fabric afterward. Before I use that fabric I would wash it again with another color catcher. Also, my mother always prewashed her fabrics. To Needles3Thread: You may have some uneven shrinkage when you wash your quilt. I would suggest using cotton batting and having it machine quilted with lots of quilting.
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