I have received FQ's that were cut and labeled at the store. It doesn't make sense to have to open the package to wash then for a swap, I am glad my person didn't. I like them un washed. Actually I don't prewash my fabric. I like it that when you wash the quilt for the first time and the fabric and batting(100%cotton) shrinks and puckers giving it a vintage look. It makes my tiny little hand quilted stitches POP.