Charmed, I'm Sure!

I started collecting fabrics for a charm quilt ages ago and never finished! I think this swap just might inspire me to pull out that box of fabric and start sewing! Here's a bit of interesting info and history of Charm Quilts .

Thanks for the recommendation, TeraBACat. It is a lovely site. Time to raid the stash!

Partners assigned - time to get swappin'!

Do the fabrics need to be washed before cutting? I'm getting ready to cut and just thought about this.

Vee

I have my squares cut already, not washed.

I soaked mine. Maybe they won't shrink.

Generally fabrics should be washed before they are cut. Good girl that I was (note past tense!)I( used to wash fabric as I bought it, before I stashed it LOL. That said, I also attended classes at a well respected quilt shop here in South Aussie where that was not done, particularly for wall hangings. Suggestion: let your partner know one way or t'other!

I just read on the forums that it is good practice to post a comment when your swaps have been sent out. So, groundhoggirl, Griffie, Baetty Bagwell, Kesthegeek and Rug Rat your nickels were mailed on Monday Sept 24. I have been quilting and sewing for more years than I care to mention. I do not prewash my fabrics. Todays fabrics do not shrink enough to make any difference. I personally prefer all that sizing in the fabric as it makes it easier to piece. This swap did not say anything about prewashing, so I didn't. I would, however if the swap required it.

Thanks for that, Zizzybob! Parcels on their way to groundhoggirl, Blue Leaf, kesathegeek, buhnuh and Rug Rat, too. Fabric unwashed! I will check in again once I get back from Sydney. Enjoy the week, all!