tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post7270849759259958049..comments2024-01-21T03:41:57.104-06:00Comments on Piece O' Cake Blog: Washing fabric...Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17033022622477989810noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-78240341653076616792009-02-11T13:22:00.000-06:002009-02-11T13:22:00.000-06:00I am very new to quilting, and am so thankful for ...I am very new to quilting, and am so thankful for your great information. I do have a question about jelly rolls or fabric cakes... would you also wash the small pieces of fabric before piecing them together? And how do I prevent them from badly fraying? Thank you so much!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12943449871626392945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-33005948778491360382008-11-07T03:13:00.000-06:002008-11-07T03:13:00.000-06:00My friend and I were just talking about this the o...My friend and I were just talking about this the other day. Thanks for the enlightenment. Where can you by Orvus? at a craft store or Target? I will definitely get some. thanks for sharingTraceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682641204566454521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-42728373672719835492008-11-06T18:42:00.000-06:002008-11-06T18:42:00.000-06:00In answer to Sue: I've tried all the tricks to cut...In answer to Sue: I've tried all the tricks to cut down on the threads and none work for me. I just cut them off after the wash, before the drying. It's a hassle but part of the job. If I used them, the threads could be fun as surface embellishment. But that's not me so I just throw them away. I should put them out for the birds to use in nests! Maybe I'll start doing that!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033022622477989810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-5491707580331631352008-11-06T16:24:00.000-06:002008-11-06T16:24:00.000-06:00I am so glad I found your post because a friend an...I am so glad I found your post because a friend and I were just discussing this. She doesn't and I do; I was taught to pre-wash. But I like that antique wrinkled look and now I have a choice. Thanks!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776600970535540800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-23435056713672363442008-11-06T08:36:00.000-06:002008-11-06T08:36:00.000-06:00One of the things I hate most about washing fabric...One of the things I hate most about washing fabric before I use it is all the strings that are created when washing. I have tried pinking the edges which helps a little, but it is still annoying. Any suggestings?<BR/><BR/>Sue in NJSue Hiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294234054632481854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-71369678973842889602008-11-06T05:12:00.000-06:002008-11-06T05:12:00.000-06:00Thank you for posting this. I try to convince so m...Thank you for posting this. I try to convince so many people to wash their fabrics before quilting with stories like yours. I cannot imagine working with fabric that has not been washed .Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992246515171206371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-61977092505715880982008-11-05T15:26:00.000-06:002008-11-05T15:26:00.000-06:00Wow, don't iron until I use it??/That's a great id...Wow, don't iron until I use it??/That's a great idea. One of the things I dread about washing is the hours of ironing before I can fold and put away. But I always iron again when I use it so why bother. Thanks!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14059454522337423829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-16730645034986776242008-11-05T13:41:00.000-06:002008-11-05T13:41:00.000-06:00Girls, you are an inspiration. This is the first v...Girls, you are an inspiration. This is the first visit to your blog and I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with both of your adventures. The photographs are outstanding and I particularly loved the blog about Steve sewing. He's always been such a supportive member of your team - I can still remember the quilt we did together on commission for the doctor's wife. Whew, lessons learned! Blessings to you all for 2009! Love, Becky (formerly Reaves) Clary. Tulsa, OKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4615907965216137377.post-3921387847725463982008-11-05T11:58:00.000-06:002008-11-05T11:58:00.000-06:00Thanks for the great tip! I have always debated wi...Thanks for the great tip! I have always debated with myself whether or not to prewash my fabrics...now I will!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746519293620725355noreply@blogger.com