Tiffany ~ Thanks for sharing those tips :wink:
No, I don't worry about shrinkage after the quilt is completed ...... have not had a problem so far, but I'm one of those who you referred to who likes that "antique" type of look. In fact, I love scrappy quilts and I personally think the "antique look" enhances the beauty of a scrap quilt. So works for me not to prewash.
Either way ... Happy Quilting!