Originally Posted by
Scissor Queen
I always wash quilts before I give them away. That way somebody doesn't think they've ruined the quilt when it comes out of the dryer looking different than it did when they put it in the washer.
This is exactly why I wash mine before gifting them. I don't want the recipient to ever feel like they ruined it when it comes out looking different from when it went in. The only exception would be for a wall hanging.
Cheers, K