Originally Posted by
thequilteddove
I like the flat look. But even when you prewash everything, to include the batting, it's gonna get a soft crinkle look after washing any ways... I absolutely HATE the look of those fluffy polyester battings (plus it doesn't handle all that well). Quilter's Dream is to die for but Hobbs is wee bit more affordable.
That's true -once a finished item has been washed, it may never look 'just pressed' again! But the additional puckering/crinkling is minimal - and it still gets an 'it's okay to use this quilt' look after it's been washed.