I made a quilt for my Grandaughter a couple of years ago. It was not sandwiched at the time of her baby shower. I wrapped it and let her open it with the explanation that it needed to be quilted. I took it to the car after the party with a bunch of other stuff that had to go. One thing was a pan with ham juice in it. Duh....spilled it all over the top. I thought it might be ruined...that top was full of drippings. I washed it in the washer on gentle. Then hung it to dry. I did have to trim some threads from the back...but it worked out pretty good. Was able to finish the quilt without a problem. So just be careful!! Treat it gently. Good luck!