I don’t want to learn to quilt. I don’t. I don’t. I don’t. But, I do like a quilt shop.
I ventured into our newest (and, to the best of my knowledge, only) indie quilt shop in town and found these.
I had to have them. Can’t you see them pieced to make an apron, or a child’s skirt?
So–since I like to wash everything before I use it and since the final project will be machine washable, how do I prep these charm squares? Surely I don’t just toss all 37 of them into the washer, right?
I don’t know anything about quilting so I can’t help with the washing tip – but I love the fabric.
I want to learn to quilt… and I like the fabric too. How fun! It would be great for a little girl.
~Shawna
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No, DD, either put them in a zippered mesh bag or make your garment and then wash.
Hi Salinda,
I just saw on a quilt show yesterday about steaming fabric to pre-shrink it rather than having to wash it. Actually, UNCLE D. pointed this out to me as I was busy doing something else at the time… can you believe THAT!! This is something I plan on trying the next time I use a jelly roll for a quilt, as I really don’t care for the big puckers created after washing one that is not pre-shrunk. HOWEVER, your Mom’s comment will also work… gentle cycle in a mesh bag.
HTH! Aunt Kat