We have a couple and I always thought it would be fun to embroider or applilque something on them. Like just a corner or something? Ours have always just been stored away, so I haven't washed them. I guess I should pull them out or one at least and use it, or do something with it huh? Let me know what washing issues you have, or how you wash them? Now after reading this thread I'm wondering if washing is an issue. Or what about dry cleaning?