Originally Posted by Joselake
Ok, so do you always wash before giving it away?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. If it's for a baby quilt, I do tend to wash because I have cats and sometimes babies can be sensitive to pet dander. If it's just an ordinary "just because" gift, I do. But, if it's for a wedding, I want it to be fresh and I think it looks freshest when it's just off the machine...though I don't let the cats anywhere near the sewing room when I'm making those quilts and I thoroughly clean and disinfect the sewing room before I start those quilts. So many people have pet allergies now.