WASHING BEFORE GIFTING
07-30-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
They look "used" or a little wrinkled because the batting usually shrinks a little in the first wash. I think it makes them look wonderful. Personally I think unwashed quilts tend to look stiff, but when slightly wrinkled from washing look soft and cuddly.
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-)
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-)
07-30-2011, 04:46 PM
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I pre-washed the fabrics, then washed the quilt when it was done. I wanted to make sure everything held together. Also, washing helps the batting do what it is supposed to. Plumps up the whole thing and helps stitching blend in.
I know this because I saw an error on my binding. The repair I hope holds does show the thread.
I know this because I saw an error on my binding. The repair I hope holds does show the thread.
07-30-2011, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
They look "used" or a little wrinkled because the batting usually shrinks a little in the first wash. I think it makes them look wonderful. Personally I think unwashed quilts tend to look stiff, but when slightly wrinkled from washing look soft and cuddly.
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-)
I always wash first. It gets more of the sizing out of the fabrics, and also removes and dust, lint, animal hairs, etc. accumulated during the making process. None of us has a perfectly clean house!! Certainly not me!! :-)
07-30-2011, 08:29 PM
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Another reason to wash before gifting -- imagine how surprised the recipient will be when a flat, smooth quilt pops out of the dryer with the crinkled look if they aren't experienced with quilts and don't know what to expect!
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