I did spray on a little starch, so I will wash it at least once. I think if it hangs on the wall very long it will need washing again. I know my pictures hanging on the wall get dusty. Must be from living in the country, or burning wood. Can't be from not cleaning enough.

Betty as it's a wall hanging would you wash it afterwards anyway?

Thanks Cathy. I washed my fabric three times as you recommended. I put a white cotton wash cloth in the last wash along with the color catchers. The catchers turned blue but the cloth stayed white so I feel all is good. On to the starching now. Betty D

I put mine through 3 washes with Color Catchers. The last ones still had a little blue on them, but I thought that was enough. The light green fat quarter I only washed once and I washed it separate from the other fabrics.

I was wondering if I should wash Ricky's fabric. Cathy, I take it that you have his kit. I'll have to get busy and start washing when I get home today. I hope I can catch up with you. Betty D

Heck you've got on with it quick.

Fabrics were washed because I dyed them but didn't think about starch. I don't want to wash afterwards in case it runs so don't think I will.

I have started on mine. I have stay stitched around 4 of my pieces so far and trimmed them. It looks beautiful on the design wall. Hope to get the other 4 pieces done today and cut the 4 corner pieces out and stitch around them. I am anxious to start on the little applique pieces. I never made a quilt like this before, but Ricky's directions are very easy to understand. Luckily, I had the #37 foot and it worked well as a stitching guide.
Did anyone wash and iron their fabric before starting? Did anyone use starch? I washed mine 3 times with color catchers. I did spray on some starch to get it to iron better. I was just curious as to what others are doing. Thanks and have fun!!

Great bet it's lovely

It arrived on Thursday,

Margarita

Still waiting.

Any news Margarita?

Still waiting for my kit

Just petting and looking forward !!

Has anyone started the colourful Rhapsody quilt yet? I know there was a delay for some getting the kit.

I'm following the classes, video and shows but doing my own design as per Ricky's instructions. Drafting the design was straightforward but I had to keep making it bigger. I've cut the background pieces and am stitching around the templates. I find turning corners a bit dicey but eyeballing 1/16" not too bad at the moment.

How are you getting on? or are you just stroking Ricky's lovely fabrics