Originally Posted by
tessagin
I wash because of not knowing where the fabric has been. I've seen people wipe themselves with the fabric after coming in from the hot weather and being sweaty. So I pre-wash!
Just had to comment on this - My jaw dropped! It takes all kinds to make a world, doesn't it!
I usually pre-wash, but have sometimes mixed in bits that weren't washed and never noticed a problem. On the other hand, sometimes the problem with bleeding doesn't go away with a single wash. I had a dark green fabric that just kept tinting the color catcher over and over. I was washing it with every dark load we had for a month. I wash all of my quilts before using them or giving them to anyone because I like the crinkly look they get after washing and want to get rid of sizing and starch as well as possible allergens from pets or whatever. I guess it's going to crinkle whether you pre-wash your fabrics or not because the batting shrinks.