How to Prepare Materials for Quilting

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.

Things You'll Need

• Clothespins
• Fabrics
• Ironing Boards
• Irons
• Mild Soap

Instructions

1. Soak the fabric in cold water and mild soap, the kind you would use to wash sweaters or other delicate garments.

2. Rinse.

3. Hang to dry or use low dryer cycle.

4. Pull opposite corners to "straighten" material.

5. Iron.

Tips & Warnings

• For best results, prepare all fabrics for a new project right before you start.

• Soak fabric pieces one at a time.