I have gotten eleven AMH feathers done. Enough for a baby size quilt (though my feathers are smaller than hers). I am considering making more, maybe a lap or twin size.
But then, I had a fearsome thought! I was reading AMH blog about the care of her new linen line. In it she mentioned how when washed, her linen shrink in length 1/4"-1". I used Essex Linen Natural for the background fabric in my feathers and I am concerned that it will shrink way more than the other cotton fabric. So now I am afraid to continue. Has anyone used Essex linen? What do you think?
Yikes, I am so used to you prewashing. Maybe you can go on the Essex website and see if they have an answer
ReplyDeletevisiting from Lily's Quilts. LOVE your feathers. I made some trousers for my wee boy using Essex Linen and didn't prewash - there wasn't any shrinkage so I think you'll be ok. If you're really worried, wash one as a trial?
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