Washing a Quilt before gifting it.
#21
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,572
I wash before gifting as well. Many of the same reasons others here have stated...pet hair; dust from dragging around; etc. But for me, also, washing out the markings from my quilting lines either machine or hand quilted.
#24
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Florida
Posts: 5,973
Always. Once I was trying a different thread that a friend loves. Nope. The quilt came out bumpier than bubble wrap. It was in my stack of quilts to give away and my sister in law chose it. I told her it was an experiment of a different method, so it created different results. She loved it. Only I know it was a total mistake. If it had been a flat quilt coming out that way, I am sure she would have thought it was ruined.
#28
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,548
I wash before gifting but if it’s going in competition before gifting, I wait. For competition I want my quilt to look as crisp and new as possible. Of course not a problem this year because all shows and competitions were cancelled!
#29
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Houston, AK
Posts: 2,126
I also wash quilts before giving due to my basting method and the amount of handling. I am a pre-washer except for pre-cuts and use color catchers for quilts with pre-cuts. If I know a recipient has skin sensitivities, I don’t use softener or dryer sheets.