Dishcloth questions

[cristin~FL]

Okay, I just finished my first dishcloth!! And I just started a second..

Only sad thing is that I have to give them away.... But I have a few questions before I can do that.

 

So, do I want to wash them before I give them away? (because of the shrinkage and fading-- or I guess you have to wash everything first, huh?!?) Do I soak them in vinegar first to retain some color? Distilled or apple cider type? And someone metioned in some other thread a type of glue you can use to keep ends in that doesn't get hard but stays soft....I forget the brand.

Help, someone? Anyone!? LOL

Anyone have any other pointers?? Lay 'em on me.

 

THANKS LADIES!!

[losingmymind2]

I do dishcloths for swap and don't wash them first Maybe I should start?

 

Oh well, everyone either loves them or is being polite when they thank me.

 

Kathy

 

Ps, haven't used it yet, but got a bottle of Fray Chek stuff (not sure if thats the name but they'll know what you want in the sewing dept).