tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post9054470720622011953..comments2024-01-03T05:31:18.132+11:00Comments on Curlyque Sue: To wash or not to wash???Sue C http://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-62365757892369906222013-07-16T01:32:01.744+10:002013-07-16T01:32:01.744+10:00I had to stop by for a visit when I noticed your f...I had to stop by for a visit when I noticed your fun avatar in someone's comments. I, too, want to make the swoon block because everyone else's are so beautiful. So little time, but it's on the list!KaHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528677007819875856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-40083536587279212742013-07-12T15:02:39.758+10:002013-07-12T15:02:39.758+10:00I love your swoon blocks, I'm hoping to make o...I love your swoon blocks, I'm hoping to make one when I get the chance ...Sarah @ mila+cuatrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572383479470136805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-34785842655923638582013-07-11T10:48:09.060+10:002013-07-11T10:48:09.060+10:00I tell ya it was a relief that the second block wo...I tell ya it was a relief that the second block worked after all the hassle with the first one. I was going to give up after the first block but I am glad I stuck with it. <br />I would love to see pictures of your Swoon blocks.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-26992417340952905502013-07-11T10:46:10.749+10:002013-07-11T10:46:10.749+10:00It really is a personal thing. If you have starte...It really is a personal thing. If you have started and are used to the tedium of washing and ironing then l would suggest you keep going with it. Good Luck.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-51428501767093692172013-07-11T10:44:19.317+10:002013-07-11T10:44:19.317+10:00You know what Carla, as you say I have come across...You know what Carla, as you say I have come across a few pieces of fabric that I absolutely love and had completely forgotten about and I have re-sorted everything so that alone has been worth it.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-28911495027756245312013-07-11T10:42:06.509+10:002013-07-11T10:42:06.509+10:00That qtr inch seam is a pesky little thing. Anoth...That qtr inch seam is a pesky little thing. Another lesson learned - test a new foot before making a whole block!<br />I agree with your comments and always iron and starch my fabric as I start a new project anyway so the pre-washing isn't really creating any more work in that regard.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-14104671488247636272013-07-11T10:35:46.950+10:002013-07-11T10:35:46.950+10:00Thanks for the kind comment Gina. Get going on th...Thanks for the kind comment Gina. Get going on those Swoon block. Beware though, they are quite addictive - once you start you may not be able to stop!Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-59496953959988985652013-07-11T10:30:23.776+10:002013-07-11T10:30:23.776+10:00Yep I was the same until the red transfer debacle....Yep I was the same until the red transfer debacle. It has been a long process and I have questioned my decision to wash everything a few times along the way.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-83023197687938238782013-07-11T10:27:01.948+10:002013-07-11T10:27:01.948+10:00I agree Vera, swooning craze has hit the blogosphe...I agree Vera, swooning craze has hit the blogosphere. I had to get on board. Can't wait to do some more blocks (once the fabric washing is finished)!!Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-58118665357554211422013-07-11T10:25:32.819+10:002013-07-11T10:25:32.819+10:00I do have lots of squares and strips I have cut up...I do have lots of squares and strips I have cut up from scraps but I am not washing any of those for the reason you stated. I will have to keep my fingers crossed when it comes to using them in a project!Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-66523565666869431162013-07-11T10:23:12.426+10:002013-07-11T10:23:12.426+10:00What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!! It w...What doesn't kill us makes us stronger!! It will be an easy exercise to wash fabric after I buy it. It has just been a bit tedious getting through the existing stash, but I am on the home stretch now.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-34403241583455544472013-07-11T10:21:39.716+10:002013-07-11T10:21:39.716+10:00Yep, colour catchers are awesomeness as are the Sw...Yep, colour catchers are awesomeness as are the Swoon blocks everyone is making.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-89502129836142810892013-07-11T10:20:21.318+10:002013-07-11T10:20:21.318+10:00It's been a blessing in disguise I guess. You...It's been a blessing in disguise I guess. You learn from the trials and errors so I am looking on the bright side.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-5893308634679405382013-07-11T10:19:25.464+10:002013-07-11T10:19:25.464+10:00Because I always iron and starch my fabric wheneve...Because I always iron and starch my fabric whenever I start a new project I decided not to iron after washing. I smooth and fold carefully when it comes out the dryer which seems to be working out fine.Sue C https://www.blogger.com/profile/14845122846347786464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-81474446470991058452013-07-11T08:09:18.652+10:002013-07-11T08:09:18.652+10:00Glad your got another block that worked....I am wo...Glad your got another block that worked....I am working on my Swoon now too....I never prewash my fabricMarjorie's Busy Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652147996698707692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-44159865221345282302013-07-11T07:10:20.044+10:002013-07-11T07:10:20.044+10:00I'm a new quilter and wasn't aware of this...I'm a new quilter and wasn't aware of this debate until recently, however I have been washing my fabrics for fear of shrinkage, possible bleeding etc. I was thinking that if I didn't need to I would stop as it's such a hassle, now I think I'm going to stick with it! I love your swoon blocks by the way :)Cloud CouCouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05372101573339710280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-82759651963428786842013-07-11T03:27:38.156+10:002013-07-11T03:27:38.156+10:00I'm not a pre-washer. I like how things shrink...I'm not a pre-washer. I like how things shrink a little. I use color catchers in the wash, and an air-erasible pen (it disappears after a couple of days on its own as long as you don't iron over it, but usually it's the in the seam allowance so I don't really care that much if I do accidentally iron it.)<br /><br />No wetness, no running, and the color catchers have worked so far!<br /><br />But, to each her own - so good on you for making a decision and sticking to it - it's a big process in the beginning, but you probably found some treasures and have resorted the fabric in a way that makes sense. :) Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17197168518650589971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-42752698999470129742013-07-11T03:09:13.528+10:002013-07-11T03:09:13.528+10:00I couldn't believe it when I realized that a q...I couldn't believe it when I realized that a quarter-inch foot I have is actually a little less ... and so my blocks were coming out too big! I feel your pain. <br /><br />As for pre-washing or not, after a couple heartbreaks, I became a pre-washer. You can always press the washed fabrics with some spray sizing, to achieve the crispness of un-washed fabric, but you cannot always fix a quilt in which a single fabric bleeds and ruins everything. Besides possible bleeding, there's also a possibility of developing a sensitivity to some of the chemicals used to produce fabrics and keep them fresh. Why take a chance with your quilts or your health?sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408822963659450038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-32554090503469346132013-07-11T03:09:12.772+10:002013-07-11T03:09:12.772+10:00I too only pre wash when I sew clothing. I love yo...I too only pre wash when I sew clothing. I love your Swoon blocks; they are so happy and colorful. I am planning on making a Swoon, too. I have had the pattern sitting for too long.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013357316895115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-49866345712076061432013-07-11T01:31:09.859+10:002013-07-11T01:31:09.859+10:00I don't pre-wash unless I'm sewing a garme...I don't pre-wash unless I'm sewing a garment. I stick with color catchers in the wash, and I'll was a new quilt by itself for the first few times. Your mini Swoon blocks look great :) Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06150544286290728841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-53338263336451105082013-07-10T23:03:06.831+10:002013-07-10T23:03:06.831+10:00I mostly prewash the only exceptions are light col...I mostly prewash the only exceptions are light colors. Nice blocks! It seems the whole blogosphere is swooning, lol.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409349556815617229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-66261593039855727012013-07-10T21:06:29.594+10:002013-07-10T21:06:29.594+10:00The blocks are gorgous!
I have no opinion on this ...The blocks are gorgous!<br />I have no opinion on this subject! I definately prewash strong reds and dark blues, but not pastels and lighter colors... AND I definitely do not wash precuts. Washed a charmpack once and I had a hard time getting them out of the machine for they were all crinckled up and fuzzy :-( So I go by my intuition! <br />Giving you credit on washing all your stash! Tough work!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05518609813112037626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-44036209410360438622013-07-10T19:52:46.898+10:002013-07-10T19:52:46.898+10:00So sorry for all of these misfortunes!!! what a ni...So sorry for all of these misfortunes!!! what a nightmare...that is why i always wash, after I buy every single piece of fabric...except precuts of course.Η Πευκοβελόναhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12291437355834267129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-87364806434788934072013-07-10T17:28:29.396+10:002013-07-10T17:28:29.396+10:00I don't wash fabric - except for denim. I hav...I don't wash fabric - except for denim. I have discovered colour catchers and their awesomeness. I love your Swoon blocks, I too joined the Swoon journey and have posted about it my last two WIP's :)MsMidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04165622200849937469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-986359752032586049.post-69264968743369662772013-07-09T11:02:41.231+10:002013-07-09T11:02:41.231+10:00yep that is why i wash my fabric...sorry to hear y...yep that is why i wash my fabric...sorry to hear your tale sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592576771577209400noreply@blogger.com