Wash Fleece Before Use?
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dunwoody, GA
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I've never had a problem with fleece bleeding or shrinking, however, because it's for kids, I'd wash it to be sure i get any chemicals out of the fabric. I have pets so I always wash finished quilts for kids
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#7
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 2,148
You probably should wash the quilt top before sewing it to the fleece backing. My experience has been that fleece does not shrink since it usually polyester but the "cotton" top may shrink. By washing top first you will not have to worry about the top shrinking and the fleece not so there would be no puckers when it is washed.
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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I am not a prolific quilter, but I am a prolific washer. Everything goes into the washer before I cut and again if and when I finish the project. I have been in a room with a group of quilters and many of them drag the quilts on the floor and often walk on them.
#9
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
Fleece does not shrink or bleed. Often charities that accept quilts for children require the finished quilt to be laundered before donating so you could just wait until it’s fini then launder the finished quilt
#10
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
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I had some that shrank. It was from maybe ten years ago - but it did shrink.
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