It's not a quilt until it's quilted...

Quilted.

Thank you Kenna.

I did something out of the ordinary.

I got the hose out, and soaked the whole quilt. 

I hung it on the line to let the water run off of it,

and then I threw it in the dryer.

Kenna quilted it with an 80/20.

I did not prewash any of the fabrics used in the top, back or binding.

Here are the pics:

Wonderful quilting, Kenna.

Here it is hanging on the pole bean support in the garden.

"before-hose"

Here it is on the clothesline, soaking wet.

"after-hose"

And finally, the finished product.

"after quilting, hose and dryer"

I feel like I should add the small print.

"do not attempt this at home; trained professional on closed road"

and all that

there are personal choices we make every day about how we handle our quilts

pre wash fabric?  trust the manufacturer?

100% cotton or flannel batting?

batting blend?

hi loft poly?

pucker or not?

wash by hand or by machine?

hang on clothesline or toss in the heat of the dryer?

choose wisely

and the choices you make

will determine how long you enjoy your handiwork

choose wisely

and the choices you make

will determine how long you enjoy anything dear to you

For me, and for this quilt, because it was a utilitarian piece, not a museum masterpiece,

because of the construction, fabrics, and Kenna's hefty quilting

i took the calculated risk.

I chose to 'hit it with the nice fresh spring water of the hose'

and hang it on the line

(oh, and then toss it into the dryer for a little pucker)

BUT

I wouldn't suggest this type of treatment

for anything dear to you

for any length of time.

BeginAgain.

2010

natalie.

Hand wash with care.  If you use the washer, don't agitate.

And air dry your quilts, out of direct sunlight.

quilt kits available

hose optional

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