What do you think, to wash or not wash?
01-16-2011, 03:09 PM
#51
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If you don't like working on washed fabrics, leave it alone and make your project. I never prewash my fabrics because I don't like working on the washed fabrics. And I refuse to reiron everything and starch it just so I can say I washed it first. Never had a problem with my fabrics shrinking or the colors running in over 16 years.
01-16-2011, 03:17 PM
#52
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For me it depends on the finished look that I want. If I want the top to shrink a little for that homey quilt look, I don't wash, If I want it to lay flat after being washed, I prewash. Lots of different opinions on this one
01-16-2011, 04:24 PM
#54
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Originally Posted by Veronica
I just got a kit from CT.
My question is do I need to wash the fabric first?
At my quilt guild we have to wash our fabric before we make a block.
But this quilt will be for me and I do like working with unwashed fabric.
I just don't know which is the best way.
What do you think, to wash or not wash?
My question is do I need to wash the fabric first?
At my quilt guild we have to wash our fabric before we make a block.
But this quilt will be for me and I do like working with unwashed fabric.
I just don't know which is the best way.
What do you think, to wash or not wash?
01-16-2011, 04:29 PM
#55
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I have never used a kit and probably won't because I have to wash all fabric to remove the smells. I would not want to wash strips or squares because of the raveling. I do wash fat quarters, though. Really your choice.
01-16-2011, 06:11 PM
#59
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Location: Monmouth, Oregon
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I wash then starch all my fabric before I start cutting.
Originally Posted by Veronica
I just got a kit from CT.
My question is do I need to wash the fabric first?
At my quilt guild we have to wash our fabric before we make a block.
But this quilt will be for me and I do like working with unwashed fabric.
I just don't know which is the best way.
What do you think, to wash or not wash?
My question is do I need to wash the fabric first?
At my quilt guild we have to wash our fabric before we make a block.
But this quilt will be for me and I do like working with unwashed fabric.
I just don't know which is the best way.
What do you think, to wash or not wash?
01-16-2011, 06:56 PM
#60
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Eden, Utah; originally NY
Posts: 357
The only time a prewash is when I'm using red prints (red is notorious for running), and I did run across a dark blue which faded badly once. Cut a snippet of any intense color you're going to use and soak it in a basin of water for a few minutes. Take it out and dip a glass full of the water. If there's any sign of color in it, wash!
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