Originally Posted by kluedesigns
i do not wash or spray starch any fabrics that are going into storage.
the fabric is treated to prevent fading, molding, bugs - this is why fabrics can remain on the shelf for a long time in the local quilt shops.
i wash and spray starch my fabrics only when i will be using them in a project.
Even with the protection, I couple of times I bought fabric that had a fade line on the fold. Of course, I didn't see it until I was going to use it much later.
Doesn't hurt to check extra carefully - especially if it's been around for a while.