Originally Posted by
Marysewfun
Another thing that can throw your fat quarters off is washing the fabric. I have unfolded them from the store and they look great - I always wash all my fabrics before using and sometimes when they come out of the dryer they don't look the same way they did when they went in. I make dolls and clothes so it isn't so critical for me.
Marysewfun
Washing lets fabric revert to its natural / normal state. Whatever that might be.
I have learned to not try to straighten fabric after it has been washed. It just pulls back to what it wants to do.