wash before binding?

[Claire Hallman]

I have been working on fmq a quilt and have marked it with the blue pounce pad. Most of it has brushed off but there is still some remaining.
I have serged the outside edges and want to wash it prior to binding. Will this be OK?

I like to iron my binding as I wrap it around to the back of the quilt and know that is a big no no with the blue pounce marking.IMG_0823.JPG

[KarenC]

Re: wash before binding?

I don't see any problems as long as you have serged the edges and they're secure. I would just be sure to use a gentle setting. Have you already cut the binding? if not, I would maybe toss the yardage in with quilt, to prevent shrinkage at different rates.

But hey, I'm no expert, so maybe someone else will pipe in with suggestions.

[Preeti]

Re: wash before binding?

Is the binding already washed?
If yes, then go ahead.
If not, then don't. Wash after binding.

[Claire Hallman]

Re: wash before binding?

Thanks folks, I have already cut, pieced and pressed the binding. It is ready to go on so I guess it will but without any ironing involved.
I had not thought about them perhaps shrinking at a different rate. Glad I asked beforehand.

[Old Newbie]

Re: wash before binding?

That is a beautiful quilt. Such lovely quilting.

[Claire Hallman]

Re: wash before binding?

Thanks so much, I am still struggling with my fmq but this turned out pretty well.
I got one side of the binding sewn to the back last night, the other three sides will be done one night at a time so maybe get it washed next week.

[cv quilter]

Re: wash before binding?

Claire, I think your question has been answered, BUT I have to comment on your beautiful quilt...FABULOUS!!!! I am in love with your fabrics, your design, and OMG, your FMQ. Truly beautiful! I think you have come a long way on your FMQ and I am a bit envious. I keep thinking I am going to really work at mine, and I keep procastinting….I am having some lack of motivation issues.

[K. McEuen]

Re: wash before binding?

You might try some spot cleaning to remove the remaining pounce

[grammaterry]

Re: wash before binding?

I LOVE THE QUILT. wHAT IS THE PATTERN?

[grammaterry]

Re: wash before binding?

I LOVE THE QUILT. wHAT IS THE PATTERN? AND THAT BORDER...WOWY

[Claire Hallman]

Re: wash before binding?

The pattern was torn from an old magazine Quiltmaker Spring/Summer 2008, I have no idea where I got it.
I did decide to use 2 1/2" hst instead of the 2" ones the pattern calls for and used cornerstones that were not specified. It is a carpenter's star done totally with hst. The border is also hst in two rows alternating prints and background. It is made from lots of 30s reproduction prints plus odd and ends.

[Granny Judy]

Re: wash before binding?

It's beautiful, Claire!! Great job of quilting and use of fabric.

[sewbizzy]

Re: wash before binding?

Claire, this is a work of art...all the comments received already are right...the fabrics you chose and the quilting is gorgeous...

[Snip Snip]

Re: wash before binding?

Beautiful job!