Originally Posted by pattral
I was told when you buy fabric you should alway prewash to allow for shrinkage in the material and to wash any excess dyes out of the material.
Let me know if I am right or wrong.
I never wash quilt material. BUT, I always purchase good quality from a LQS. It makes a difference is you get your material at a craft store or a store that also carries furniture... If I am spending my time and energy to make a quilt I want good material that will last, even if in years it sells in a garage sale!
I was told by two different teachers, one that said is wasn't necessary to pre wash and another that said it was. If the material is good quality it doesn't matter. I also like the softness of a post washed quilt.