Finally someone who prewashes for the same reasons. I have seen with my own eyes people who go into the fabric store and have wiped the perspiration from themselves with fabric still on a bolt. I also can't tolerate the odor that comes from the fabric.
Originally Posted by
rj.neihart
I don't see a difference between solids or prints in fraying. Personally, I wash all fabric BEFORE ever using it - who knows what was on that fabric before I made the purchase - there are crawling diseases out there - not to mention hands not being washed when touching fabric - after it is all washed, I then iron it and place it where it will be used. I guess each of us have our own way of handling fabric, I will say my quilts do not fray and they smell lovely while working with the fabric.