I'm lazy too! In the beginning I used precuts which you can't wash, then I switched to batiks. I love the flatness of an unwashed fabric. I think it's easier to sew. It's not fun to iron and starch yardage. Although, I know some love it. Once I discovered the color catcher sheets, that was it. I have had only one fabric in about 5 years fade into another. It was a cheap solid red next to a white and faded when I used the steam iron. I tossed it all.