Put me down for prewashing. Too much work goes into a quilt to have bleeding or shrinking problems. I'm definitely dusting off the serger and doing the edges before washing next time. As for having to re-press the fabric...I put a sheet down on the carpet (to keep starch off); turn on the tv to something fun and press away; always keeping an eye out to be sure our Havanese dog is sleeping in the recliner not on the fabric I just pressed. They don't shed so I don't have to worry about dog hair, just don't want to press a second time. Oh yes, I usually put the square ends os 2 ironing boards together for pressing yard goods. DH is working on an idea for a rectangular fold down ironing surface high enough and large enough for this purpose.