Me too! I love a little steam. I don't iron. I press which does not distort the fabric. I think some of these rules, like pre-washing and no stem were made when people were working with less reliable kinds of fabric. We are buying quality fabric (it better be at $12-$15 @ yard) Honestly I am way more cautious when I am using JoAnnes and some Walmart fabrics that have so much sizing they can stand alone and you can shoot beans through it.