I preferred mine unwashed since I have been quilting. But, with the allergic reactions I have now, I have no choice. It was my choice to not join anymore swaps, but I do miss them. I finished up the ones I was in after I found out about the allergy, but had a lot of problems with them.I always liked the look of the shrinking with the quilts as well.
Originally Posted by trupeach1
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.