Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Sometimes I do not prewash because I am looking for the wrinkly look and shrinkage to give that snuggly quality to quilts.
Yes I like that old fashioned look too. I call it the pebbly look and if you like old quilts you will see what I mean. One rule I follow is wash everything or wash nothing. Sometimes I mix in blends or reclaimed fabric from garments. Then I prewash my new fabrics so that every thing is preshrunk. Blends will shrink differently than 100% cottons so be aware.