Originally Posted by theoldgraymare
I haven't made a great number of quilts myself, but my family has a number of quilts that my grandmother had and they are ALL very puckered. It is the sign of an antique quilt that has been washed and used and washed and used through the years. It is a beautiful look. Your MIL will love the quilt.
that's why I don't prewash fabric, I love the antique look of wrinkled/crinkled.