Yes No Quilts

Sometimes, after I make a potholder I notice a stain on one of the fabrics, sometimes there a funny smell. I always wash my fabric before using it, but I guess some slip through and some have been in boxes in my studio so long they need another washing. So some of my potholders get hand washed in cold water. If the stain comes out and the smell goes away it goes to a customer, if not it goes to a friend or I keep it myself.

I haven’t had to wash many, but when I do they remind me of the rocks and shells you find on the beach. They glisten and shine when wet, but when you get them home and they dry off, the color fades.

Both are still beautiful and the potholders more functional than when wet, but it’s always a bit disappointing.