I did 2 dorm quilts...and, used homespun flannels....did not prewash...had to wash 1 w/in a month due to a soda accident:)Washed and did great! You would have never known!! I detest prewashing...I really do...so, am thrilled it didn't have to be tossed over the bridge or anything:)I think like anything...it is preference. I just can't get the crisp feeling I love w/new fabrics after washing...just preference:)Skeat ...who had stippled the quilt