Why wash finished quilt right away?
#21
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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I compiled all these reasons into one list for quick reference.
To remove:
glue stick
starch
spray adhesive
fabric sizing and chemicals
Pet hair/allergens
dirt from hands
dust from moving quilt around while quilting
marking lines
To check for:
bleeding fabrics
seams that may have come undone
And:
to get that crinkly look
to make sure my giftee knows it can be done!
Jan in VA
To remove:
glue stick
starch
spray adhesive
fabric sizing and chemicals
Pet hair/allergens
dirt from hands
dust from moving quilt around while quilting
marking lines
To check for:
bleeding fabrics
seams that may have come undone
And:
to get that crinkly look
to make sure my giftee knows it can be done!
Jan in VA
I also like to lay them flat to dry so that they can dry "blocked". It makes mine look better.
#22
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,281
I use Elmers glue to baste and I want to be sure that all the glue is gone and also to check for any areas that need attention before I gift. Also I do a lot for project Linus so I wash to make sure no glue or chemicals before I donate.
#23
All of the above and....have you ever used white gloves while quilting? They are filthy when you finish. I was shocked the first time I used them. Couldn't believe how dirty the fabric was. I have also used unwashed fabric to polish my machine table when the fabric is not sliding easily.
#24
I think I also read here that bugs can be attracted to the starch you use when making the quilt: but mostly I wash it to make sure I fix anything that can go wrong (loose thread, torn seam, bleeding colors).
#25
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
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Everything Jan listed, PLUS something selfish - I really love snuggling up to a freshly laundered, warm quilt. After inspection I have to hug and cuddle each quilt as it comes out of the dryer before I fold it up and send it along its merry way, possibly to never see it again. After all, we'd spent so much quality time together, I can't miss saying a fond farewell! It's kind of a ritual, I think I'd feel cheated if I skipped that step.
I don't always bother to immediately wash a quilt I've made for myself, though. I have lots of furry pets that enjoy my quilts too - it'll get washed soon enough, LOL.
I don't always bother to immediately wash a quilt I've made for myself, though. I have lots of furry pets that enjoy my quilts too - it'll get washed soon enough, LOL.
#26
Newer quilters may not realize when most quilts were finished with hand quilting sometimes it too 2-3 years to finish them. I can't really see the point myself if you start and finish your quilt in a week Except when it is a gift, it is important to know it will survive washing.
#30
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Location: north Alabama
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