wash jelly rolls & charms?
10-22-2009, 05:53 AM
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Do you wash jelly rolls and charms before you use them :?: Are they a "mess" to iron and come out of the washer in a "knot"? They look so
nice in the stores. Am thinking it would be fun to have all of my colors
picked out and precut - my least favorite part of quilting. Thanks for any input.
nice in the stores. Am thinking it would be fun to have all of my colors
picked out and precut - my least favorite part of quilting. Thanks for any input.
10-22-2009, 06:15 AM
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I tried washing charm squares once, never again. They were in a mesh bag and still came out wonky and stringy. I did iron and use them but wont' do that again. Jelly rolls never. I have a hard time with strings on regular yardage after I wash it, can't imagine what a jelly roll would look like. thats just my opinion. Marge
10-22-2009, 07:46 AM
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When I wash small pieces I put them in a very large Tupperware bowl filled with water and a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid. I let them soak until they are fully wet then I dump the water and fill it again with clean water--I do this until the water is clean.
Then I take the pieces and lay them flat on a towel and roll it up (the same way you would with a sweater), like a jelly roll, to get the excess water out. I iron them dry and have never had any problem with scorching them.
I usually do them in batches of same color families. If any of the fabrics are bleeding color I keep rinsing them until the water is clear. I usually watch TV while doing this so it isn't so boring. Actually, I find it sort of relaxing.
Then I take the pieces and lay them flat on a towel and roll it up (the same way you would with a sweater), like a jelly roll, to get the excess water out. I iron them dry and have never had any problem with scorching them.
I usually do them in batches of same color families. If any of the fabrics are bleeding color I keep rinsing them until the water is clear. I usually watch TV while doing this so it isn't so boring. Actually, I find it sort of relaxing.
10-22-2009, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
When I wash small pieces I put them in a very large Tupperware bowl filled with water and a few drops of Dawn dishwashing liquid. I let them soak until they are fully wet then I dump the water and fill it again with clean water--I do this until the water is clean.
Then I take the pieces and lay them flat on a towel and roll it up (the same way you would with a sweater), like a jelly roll, to get the excess water out. I iron them dry and have never had any problem with scorching them.
I usually do them in batches of same color families. If any of the fabrics are bleeding color I keep rinsing them until the water is clear. I usually watch TV while doing this so it isn't so boring. Actually, I find it sort of relaxing.
Then I take the pieces and lay them flat on a towel and roll it up (the same way you would with a sweater), like a jelly roll, to get the excess water out. I iron them dry and have never had any problem with scorching them.
I usually do them in batches of same color families. If any of the fabrics are bleeding color I keep rinsing them until the water is clear. I usually watch TV while doing this so it isn't so boring. Actually, I find it sort of relaxing.
10-22-2009, 09:37 AM
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I would never wash a jelly roll or charm pack! Way too much hassle. Plus if you need a 5 inch square or a 2.5 inch strip after washing they may be smaller and end up unusable. That would be a huge waste of time and money!
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