I recently finished and sent off a baby quilt that I had made using a pre-printed panel and yard goods. I did not pre-wash anything before starting, but did put the finished quilt in my washer on the rinse and spin cycle (set on cold) to remove the water-erasable marker I had used. Yes, the quilt came out of the dryer a bit puffier, but in the note I sent to the recipient, I explained the reason for the 'washed' appearance of the quilt. Didn't matter...the individual who asked that I make the quilt for her first great-grandchild was delighted with the quilt...warmed my heart!