I made a quilt for my grandson 15 years ago using homespun fabric. I made a scrappy ragged quilt with a double batting because I wanted it to be good for laying on the ground....my son was playing baseball and my daughter -in-law and grandson went to watch a lot.......that quilt is still in use.....and it had hard use and is still going strong......another 3 grandchildren have been added to the family and it still warms my heart when I see it come out of the van for the kids to sit on. I didn't pre-wash, wanted the puckered look. It washes beautifully.