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You've accumulated an assortment of pretty fabrics and planned your quilt design. Before the fun begins, the material must be clean and wrinkle-free.
Invented as an economical way to provide a warm bedcovering, quilts today are valued for their beauty. As … More
You've accumulated an assortment of pretty fabrics and planned your quilt design. Before the fun begins, … More
Fitting quilt pieces together is like constructing a jigsaw puzzle, and each section must be cut precisely… More
Making a quilt can be very fun. You can make a quilt at your leisure or speed up the process by using a se… More
Frugal pioneer homemakers salvaged scraps from old clothing and stitched them into comfy quilts. Today's … More
After completing the piecing of your quilt, you will need to select a quilting pattern that complements an… More
Soak the fabric in cold water and mild soap, the kind you would use to wash sweaters or other delicate garments.
Rinse.
Hang to dry or use low dryer cycle.
Pull opposite corners to "straighten" material.
Iron.
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Stitchingcow said
on 9/1/2007 When drying don't forget to dry in the shade. Because most quilting fabrics are cotton they will fade in direct sunlight.