Why does everyone wash their quilt as soon as the last stitch is completed?

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06-20-2011, 11:01 AM

#91

bearisgray

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Originally Posted by cmagee84

Okay! Ya'll convinced me! Thanks for the feedback. I knew there were good reasons! :)

Don't forget the possibilities of bleeding fabrics....to add to the list. :hunf:

I sure would be unhappy to come up with a bleeding fabric at this stage of the game!!!

06-20-2011, 11:02 AM

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kittycats

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depends on size and type of batting I use. Usually in my washer, but I have used the laundermat.

06-20-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ontheriver

I do for several reasons.
1. I want to make sure the person I gift to gets a clean quilt.
2. I want to make sure no seams come apart or that there are no other problems.
3. i like that crinkly look in my quilts.

Exactly!

Yup!!

06-20-2011, 11:08 AM

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linhawk

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I am not the greatest quilter, but I wash all the fabric in warm water (each color separate with a color catcher). And let it shrink.

When it is finished I wash the quilt in warm water with another color catcher. If the color catcher has any color on it I send a box of color catchers with it and washing directions.
I use warm and natural/white batting.
It does shrink to a nice crinkly look.

Anyone else do this?

06-20-2011, 11:26 AM

#95

Shadow

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Some how my reply wasn't published so I'll try again!! I never wash mine. No food or drinks in the area. Wash hands and NO hand lotion! If and when I give mine away, I include washing instructions.

06-20-2011, 11:36 AM

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sinceresissy

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my quilts are dirty from dragging them around while quilting them. They need to be washed.

06-20-2011, 12:40 PM

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cheryl rearick

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I wash all materials before I even sew. Although like you I have to admit I do like the new look and feel of material :) and as others say, after you sew the first and grim as well as finding mistakes come out. happy quilting. :)

06-20-2011, 01:01 PM

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Alice Woodhull

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My quilts never touch the floor. I pin them on tables at church, quilt in a frame, and the may by accident touch the floor when I unpin them from the frame, but that doesn't make them dirty. It is clean.

06-20-2011, 01:02 PM

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gerswin

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pet hair. no way to get away from it in my home. 2 dogs 3 cats all of whom find a way to get into and onto everything. also good to find out if any bad seams :-)

06-20-2011, 01:48 PM

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moreland

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Originally Posted by cmagee84

I love the feeling of new! New anything, so I hesitate to wash my quilts. I think I am afraid they won't look as good once they are washed. I know that sounds weird. I have one that is going to a friend and I keep trying to make myself wash it, but no luck so far!

Well, NOT everyone--I do not wash mine. If the receivers wants to wash them, more power to them, but I'm only in the making business not the washing business. :)
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