when using white in a quilt....
#23
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i think your question was about washing your whites? if you prewash your colors you need to pre-wash the whites also...everyone has their own (feelings) about pre-washing; it is up to you whether or not you do, the important part is...if one fabric is pre-washed, they should all be pre-washed. and if you are concerned about any bleeding color, they should be at least color tested before use.
but either wash them all, or don't wash any. if you wash 1/2 of the fabrics in a quilt and not the other half, chances are the (normal) shrinkage that is going to occur when your quilt is washed is not going to shrink evenly...(could) get a wonky quilt
but either wash them all, or don't wash any. if you wash 1/2 of the fabrics in a quilt and not the other half, chances are the (normal) shrinkage that is going to occur when your quilt is washed is not going to shrink evenly...(could) get a wonky quilt
#27
White on white is my choice. You can dye that and the pattern will remain white. I've also used Kona so I think its personal choice here, try each in a sample block and see which you like best. You should be able to get a fat quarter of them to try.
#30
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Location: Missouri
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I use the white tone on tone, or Kona white fabric for crib quilt machine embroidered blocks. When making my scrappy quilts I use the off white tone on tone. The white is just too bright.
I never use muslin to piece a quilt, it just isn't a good quality fabric for piecing. (Never use it for backing either, not durable)
For a modern quilt with bright colors the Kona white or the white tone on tone would work great depending on the other fabrics used.
I never use muslin to piece a quilt, it just isn't a good quality fabric for piecing. (Never use it for backing either, not durable)
For a modern quilt with bright colors the Kona white or the white tone on tone would work great depending on the other fabrics used.
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