Washing a finished quilt
#41
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Every quilt I make is laundered as the final step after binding. I launder them the same way I expect the recipient will. For kids quilts I toss them in the washer, normal ( always use) detergent, warm water, regular cycle. Then I toss them in the dryer, regular cycle. I've never had one damaged, ungiftable, and I know that it is going to be OK for the child/family to use, launder without mishap.
#44
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I prewash every fabric that comes into my house. I keep washing until the water runs clear. I'm very anal about prewashing. I don't want to have to deal with bleeding and with what I've seen how some people handle fabric in the store with disregard like wiping their sweaty necks and such. I definitely prewash.
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It is an old old tip that I got from my Granny but if you google it you will find a lot of references to it to stop fading of bright colours, sorry should have posted the tip earlier but in my ignorance I thought you all knew.
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