Originally Posted by Lady Crafter
Originally Posted by Morningcoffeegal
I wash my fabric before making a quilt for 3 reasons:
1. remove any sizing or treatment that the fabric may have
2. to make sure its colorfast( if it runs or bleeds or fades I want to know beforehand)
3. shrinkage
What she ^^ said! :D :D And I use a Shout color catcher sheet ALWAYS!
What she said and then I use Best Press on my cut pieces to give them back some stiffness. I also wash new fabric as it comes in the door so it is ready to use when I need it.