Care Instructions Guide

Use this guide to care for your fabrics, craft kits, and supplies from QualityQuilts Plus+.

🧵 Cotton Fabric

• Machine wash cold or warm (up to 40°C/104°F) with like colors
• Tumble dry low or hang to dry
• Pre-wash before cutting to allow for shrinkage (typically 3–5%)
• Iron on medium heat while slightly damp for best results
• Do not bleach unless fabric is white and label permits

🧶 Flannel Fabric

• Machine wash warm with like colors
• Tumble dry low — remove promptly to reduce wrinkling
• Pre-wash before use; flannel can shrink up to 5–8%
• Iron on medium heat
• Avoid high heat, which can cause pilling

❄️ Fleece Fabric & Fleece Blankets

• Machine wash cold, gentle cycle
• Tumble dry low or air dry — never use high heat
• Do not iron directly; use a pressing cloth on lowest setting if needed
• Do not bleach
• Wash inside out to preserve texture and reduce pilling

🌿 Burlap / Jute

• Spot clean preferred; hand wash gently in cold water if needed
• Lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry
• Do not iron directly; steam from a distance if needed
• Keep away from prolonged moisture to prevent mildew

✂️ Precut Fabric (Jelly Rolls, Fat Quarters, Charm Packs)

• Pre-wash individually before cutting or sewing to prevent shrinkage and color bleeding
• Use a mesh laundry bag to prevent fraying during washing
• Wash cold, gentle cycle; tumble dry low
• Press with iron before use for accurate cutting

💎 Diamond Art Kits

• Store unused drills in a cool, dry place in their original packaging
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
• Finished pieces can be sealed with a diamond art sealer spray for protection
• Frame under glass for long-term preservation

🪡 Embroidery Kits

• Store threads in a dry, dust-free container away from sunlight
• Finished pieces: hand wash gently in cool water; lay flat to dry
• Do not wring or twist finished work
• Iron on reverse side with a pressing cloth to preserve texture and stitching

🧵 Punch Needle Kits

• Store yarn and backing fabric flat in a dry location
• Finished pieces: hand wash gently in cool water; lay flat to dry
• Do not machine wash — can distort the backing
• Steam lightly from reverse side if needed; do not press directly

🧶 Crochet Yarn & Kits

• Always check the yarn label for fiber-specific care instructions
• Acrylic yarn: machine wash warm, tumble dry low
• Cotton yarn: machine wash cold, lay flat to dry
• Natural fibers (wool, alpaca): hand wash cold, lay flat to dry — never tumble dry
• Store yarn in a breathable bag away from moths and direct sunlight

🪢 Knitting Yarn & Kits

• Check yarn label for specific fiber care
• Acrylic yarn: machine wash warm, tumble dry low
• Wool/natural fiber yarn: hand wash cold in gentle soap; lay flat to dry
• Block finished knitted pieces by wetting and pinning to shape while drying
• Store in a cool, dry place in a breathable container

🧵 Sewing Kits

• Store all components (needles, thread, scissors) in a dry, closed container
• Keep thread away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and weakening
• Finished sewn items: follow fabric care instructions for the specific material used
• Seasonal/decorative sewn items: store in a breathable bag away from moisture