I don't usually pre-wash. I have though on rare occasions.
Jean
Add me to the no prewash list. It's too much work and I've never had an issue. I always give washing instructions and a sheet of color catch with gifts.
Okay, for every rule there's an exception, if I'm going to do hand embfoirdery, I prewash.
Susan from the Show-me state When life throws you scraps, make a quilt!
Susan from the Show-me state
When life throws you scraps, make a quilt!
I'm also no the no prewash list, with the exception of flannel!
Candy in Wi
When life gives you scraps, Make quilts!!!
9 against...7 for..
it's funny that both for and against are so passionate about their choice....I love the "no stead fast rules" about quilting...do what works for you and have fun!!! what can be better??? well maybe one thing but...
Ontario, Canada
would that be more time for quilting???
Helen Bell: 9 against...7 for.. it's funny that both for and against are so passionate about their choice....I love the "no stead fast rules" about quilting...do what works for you and have fun!!! what can be better??? well maybe one thing but...
I guess I would not say I was so much passionate as practical about my choice, I cannot stand the itching so the logical thing to do is to wash, although, after having done it that way for so long I probably would not want to quit even if it did not make me itch. You know old dog and new tricks sort of thing LOL
Life is like a quilt...bits & pieces, joy -and- sorrow, stitched with love
Count me in on the No Pre-Wash! I'm too lazy!
Melinda I see you only have a couple of posts so I wanted to say Hi and welcome to QCA.
I really believe that too Melinda. I say it is my preference but I think I am just too lazy!
Haven't s[oken with you I think.,
Welcome and have fun this is such a wonderful site.
More time for quilting ---absolutely
I luv it.
Thanks for the welcome. I've been a member since June but I'm mainly a lurker!
Welcome to QCA forums, Melinda! As I've already stated, I don't pre-wash, either. I prefer to think of myself as being to excited to start the new quilt rather than lazy. It's my story and I'm sticking to it!
Gillette, WY
Hello Melinda,
The only fabric I pre-wash is flannel. I've never had a problem. I used to wash everything but saw a show about making fabric and saw the super hot water they used to clean the cotton, etc. They also showed that the dyes aren't likely to bleed like they used to. I still wouldn't trust red, but I've still not had trouble. Flannel I use a lot of and always wash it because it really shrinks. I make table toppers and I use flannel instead of batting. Gives it a nice feel but not too bulky. By pre-shrinking the flannel, I don't worry about it getting all out of shape. Also, don't need to actually quilt it cuz it's not batting, just another piece of fabric in the center.
Diana from East. TN
Hi Melinda and welcome to QCA I read more than I post but once in a while I jump in. I really like your avatar
hi melinda, i'm pretty lazy, but i prewash. gini
gini in north idaho