To Wash or Not to Wash... That is the Question
I know there is the great debate on whether or not to prewash fabrics before cutting and sewing them into a quilt. This is NOT that question. I'm lazy and take my chances and don't prewash my fabrics.
No, my question has to do with a completed quilt this is going to be a gift for someone else. During the past year I've made a lot of smaller quilted gifts - placemats, table runners, and mug rugs. This evening I finished my 3rd quilt. Many of you more experienced quilters are probably laughing since you've probably lost count of the number of quilts you made - but for me the Brown Bear quilt is only the 3rd one I've made. And it's a special gift for someone (more on that in another post). Having never gifted a quilt to someone before, I'm not sure if I wash it first myself so that it crinkles up nicely or if I let them wash it. Regardless of who washes it, a couple of color catchers will be accompanying it through the washing machine just to be safe.
So, should I wash my quilt before I gift it or not?
I always always always wash my quilts as soon as they are done. I just love the way they feel after they have had one good tumble through the wash/dryer. :)
ReplyDeleteStill to complete my first quilt but having hand quilted my stack and slash yesterday I will have to be washed, seem to have had problems with pricked fingers! No tumble dryer like the above comment so it will just have to dry naturally
ReplyDeleteI won't laugh.. I have only given away two actual quilts. One to my mom last Christmas, and one to my mother in law. I did wash them both though as I wanted to be sure they are crinkley and soft. I don't wash the smaller gifts though like runners and such :)
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