washing fabric
11-17-2010, 06:15 PM
#63
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i wash and machine dry fabric when i get it home. fold it and put it away. using detergent gets rid of the formeldihyde thats in the fabric from the dying process. if you have allergy attacks after visiting your LQS its probably because of the chemicals in the fabric. with large pieces of fabric i cut off what i'm going to use and iron it before cutting my blocks {after washing and drying}. in case you don't know, LQS means local quilt shop. i still don't know all the abreviations but you'll learn them. welcome to the site, you'll find friends and lots of help and differing opinions on many things. try everything in miniture and then do what works best for you.
11-17-2010, 07:12 PM
#66
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I wash all my fabric in the machine, ordinary washing powder/detergent, rinse (no fabric softener) and line dry. Bring it in, fold and put away. Don't bother ironing and starching 'til ready to use it.
11-18-2010, 12:31 AM
#67
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Originally Posted by hlponyfarm
when you wash fabric before a project do you actually wash it with laundry soap? Or do you just get it wet and dry it with the dryer so it will shrink?
Do you all wash your fabrics when you get it home so its ready to use when you need it?
I have been dabbling with the quilting and am not washing my fabrics. but figured when I start a serious project Id better get the facts! thanks JoAnn
ps Im sure Im going to have ALOT of silly questions for you all as I dont have anyone else to ask.
Do you all wash your fabrics when you get it home so its ready to use when you need it?
I have been dabbling with the quilting and am not washing my fabrics. but figured when I start a serious project Id better get the facts! thanks JoAnn
ps Im sure Im going to have ALOT of silly questions for you all as I dont have anyone else to ask.
11-18-2010, 12:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gale
Has anyone found bed bugs in a fabric order?
11-18-2010, 12:45 AM
#70
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I agree. I was just wondering if there were any reports yet. I noticed that for a while, the bed bugs were in the news and now you never hear about them but I am sure the problem is not any different than it was before. I guess it was the crisis of the moment for the news and other, more interesting stories, took over.
I have just been inspecting fabric and if I'm not sure, I freeze it for 2 weeks. lol. In a big plastic bag, of course. I don't want the bugs in my freezer either.
I have just been inspecting fabric and if I'm not sure, I freeze it for 2 weeks. lol. In a big plastic bag, of course. I don't want the bugs in my freezer either.
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