JoJo,
I wouldn't take it to the cleaners. They are just trying to make it flat and not straight on the grain. I have purchased bolts before and lop off a few yards at a time. If you want it for the back, you might measure that off first and set it aside.

Diana

Oh no -- it doesn't have to be all one piece. It will be in a million pieces by the time I'm done. That's probably a better idea to just cut off a yard at a time and wash.

Although taking it to the cleaner does sound appealing. I'll have to call and find out how costly it would be.

I was so excited that my local quilt store was offering 50% off if you bought at least 7 yards. Otherwise, just the background fabric for my Dear Jane quilt would be a painful expense.

JoJo

I might look into taking it to the cleaners, and having THEM wash and press it! But also curious - why 15 yards, does it have to be all in one piece? Can't you cut it up and wash as you go? Yeah, for me it would be checking out the cleaners!!

I'm not one that minds ironing but 15 yards, I don't think so. Never had that much material so can't answer your question but I'm sure others will give you sound advice. Bobbi

I just ordered a whole bolt of fabric (15 yards) for my Dear Jane quilt. I'm planning on handquilting and thought that I should wash it when it arrives to remove the chemicals.

Has anyone ever washed an entire bolt of fabric before? Do you think I should just unroll, and unfold it and then put it all in the washer?

And then I suppose I should dry it just enough so that it's still a little damp and then iron it dry. YUCK.... just thinking about ironing 15 yards of fabric is making me a little sick to my tummy.

JoJo