wash and ironing before storing
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I do so much applique so I do not wash and iron mine first. The only time I wash and iron my fabrics is if they are of a dark color that I think might run. Most of my quilts, both large and small, are for hanging on the wall and will more than likely never get washed anyway. I need the stiffness of the new fabric and I don't like to starch all over the fabric for hanging quilts, it attracts silverfish in our area and they like to munch.
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I have always washed my fabrics that were whole not in strips. I try to press asap but sometimes I tend to wait until time to use. What ever you prefer is the right way for you. Everyone has there own way and no way is always right for the next person. Have fun quilting and finding great fabrics. Happy Quilting
Jean
Jean
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Originally Posted by quilterj
Before storing your fabric do you wash and iron it first?
Please be aware that any fabric that is imported into the US is fumigated and the boxes sprayed with insecticide. It is actually healthier to wash your fabrics rather then handle them with these and other chemicals still in them. Just something to think about.
Also, many people do not realize it but there is a special mold that grows on cotton fabrics and washing them when you bring them home will remove these spores. I'm highly allergic to mold and the doctor doesn't want me to handle the fabrics at the store, but I'm a quilter and fondling fabrics seems to be a symptom of being a quilter; so I just wash my hands a lot and make sure to wash my fabrics once I bring them home.
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