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07-16-2010, 12:26 PM

#41

mytwopals

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I wash it. I like the old fashioned crinkled look.

07-16-2010, 02:04 PM

#42

AnitaSt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justwannaquilt

I don't prewash fabric (I did however recently wash a bunch of red fabric but did not use hot water nor did I machine dry it, so no shrinking lol) because I like the krinkle look. So I always make sure I wash quilts so they krinkle prior to giving them as gifts so the gift getter doesn't think they "messed" up the quilt!

My thoughts exactly! Love that krinkle. And I want to be the first to know if something happens in the wash. And I provide written washing instructions.

07-16-2010, 03:01 PM

#43

Pete

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How many of you taht wash them dry the quilts or do you just hang them or lay them flat to air dry????

07-16-2010, 03:28 PM

#44

daria

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I have done both. Now I use synthropol in a delicate cycle to wash finished quilts and dry low until dry. So far it works great!

07-16-2010, 03:28 PM

#45

daria

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I have done both. Now I use synthropol in a delicate cycle to wash finished quilts and dry low until dry. So far it works great!

07-16-2010, 03:31 PM

#46

ezug

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Quote:

Originally Posted by retired2pa

I'm curious....after you finish a project that will be given to someone, do you wash it first or just give it "new"? What if it's for a small child?

Speaking of washing, I always wash the fabrics before I quilt to control shape, shrinkage, etc. What I found, however, when washing a quilt that got a quick spill is that the thread shrank(!!!) and the quilt became misshapen- because I had not washed the thread (?!) I am so confused - how do you all manage to wash a finished quilt? thank you!!

07-16-2010, 03:57 PM

#47

MaryAnna

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I always wash it first, to get stray threads, markings, etc off.
Kind Regards,
MaryAnna

07-16-2010, 04:01 PM

#48

Annaquilts

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I wash with free detergent (no scent or dyes). I want to wash off the quilt lines if any and I like to have the material pucker up. When I do consignment quilts I normally do not launder them but I do send instructions for laundering along.

07-16-2010, 04:43 PM

#49

MadQuilter

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I generally toss mine in the dryer with a damp towel. It takes the lint and stray hair off but leaves the crisp look.

07-16-2010, 04:59 PM

#50

MsSewer

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I always wash and iron my quilts before giving to someone. I figure just the oils in your fingers and sometimes ordinary smells in the house i.e. cooking can cling to the fabric