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Washing cut fabric?

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quiltingranny
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Re: Washing cut fabric?

Post by quiltingranny » Sat Oct 20, 2007 6:20 pm

This happened to me once and this is what i done. I made the blocks put the top together, then done a tight stay stitch a little less than a quarter inch around the whole quilt top. I then washed it in the machine on the gentle cycle i line dried it to almost dry then tossed it in the dryer for the last few minutes. it worked good I tried it once without the stay stitching and ruined a top.
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may
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Re: Washing cut fabric?

Post by may » Mon Oct 29, 2007 8:48 am

My LQS recommends for small pieces of fabric. Wetting the fabric then iron it dry.
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Pilot2b
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Re: Washing cut fabric?

Post by Pilot2b » Wed Nov 07, 2007 8:54 pm

I soak mine in hot water, dry them on a towel and iron. Put like colors together, but only a few at a time. Since my energy level is so low, stay stitching would be too trying.

Thanks for all of the marvelous tips.

Helen
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