Would you prewash 1/4 yard cuts?
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Would you prewash 1/4 yard cuts?
I bought this Bear Paw quilt kit. http://www.craftsy.com/supplies/bear-paw-quilt-kit/4793
All the colors are in 1/4 yard cuts. I am afraid to start because with the white background and many bright colors I am afraid of bleeding even with color catchers, cold washes, etc.
What would you do?
All the colors are in 1/4 yard cuts. I am afraid to start because with the white background and many bright colors I am afraid of bleeding even with color catchers, cold washes, etc.
What would you do?
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If I did,it would only be by hand, swishing around in a sink of hot water then gently hang to dry on a hangar. It is a small cut and if you have fraying or lots of shrinkage you run the risk of being short.
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I never pre-wash and I buy pre-cuts all the time (knock on wood) I have never had a problem yet - although I confess I've been nervous because I tend to use white as my background fabric - if you are nervous I would just put them in the sink and handwash them then let them dry - that way the shrinkage should be minimal.
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