Hi! I am completely new to quilting, haven't even started with my first. I just retired and it's something I've always wanted to do. I have been reading and reading and looking. I am so inspired by all the beautiful, magnificent and intricate work I have seen displayed in this forum. All of you are amazing!
I am going to start small and see if this is something I can really do and really enjoy. I'm going to make some potholders, then graduate to placemats and then go for it if all goes well.
I have a very elementary question, I'm sure, so I need help. Some of the reading I have done says to wash my fabric the minute I bring it home from the shop and then iron. Is this required? Do all of you do this? Thanks for the feedback.