Originally Posted by
jmabby
Do you always wash it before giving it?
Absolutely. When I sew it literally drags on the floor, I set it out on the floor, Miss Bess likes to sleep on it when I am binding it and most of all and most importantly, to me, is that it gives it the old look, the poofy feel and looks like it is really loved. Just gave a quilt to my friend yesterday and she loved it. The first thing she said to me was (and I will add that she is legally blind), "Edie, it feels so soft." I rest my case. Happy Super Bowl Day!!! Edie