Originally Posted by SherriB
I love the wrinkly and shrunk look I get from not prewashing. But I read in one of my new quilt books that the author gets a very wrinkly look by pre-washing the fabric and using 100% cotton batting. When it is washed and dried, it is very antique looking, she said. I may give it a try and see what kind of look I get.
I always pre-wash my fabric! I use 100% cotton batting (not pre-washed). After the final wash-the quilt takes on an "heirloom-antique" look which I love. I also LOVE that it hides a multitude of "mistakes!"