Originally Posted by
ghostrider
I prewash everything before I store it. Like colors together, gentle cycle (reduces fraying), hot water (maximizes shrinking), no soap (not necessary), no dryer sheets (they interfere with the bonding ability of fusibles if I decide later to use them), and then just fold for storage. I don't iron until I'm ready to cut for a project.
I've used this system for over twenty years with no regrets at all.
I don't make more work for myself. I do the same thing. I do wash everything though, bits in the sink and fat quarters up in the washer. I don't take any time to figure which does or doesn't have to be washed. I just do it all, simple and then I don't have to worry about it.
peace