Originally Posted by
maryb119
I prewash everything so it is not an issue for me.
Wish I hadn't got lazy now haha.
Originally Posted by
katier825
I frequently mix pre-washed (yardage) and unwashed (pre-cuts) and have never had an issue.
This is reassuring to hear.
Originally Posted by
bearisgray
You will get mixed responses on what to do - but my Mom had given me a set of 5-inch squares that I washed - one shrank to 4.5 inches.
Wow! 100% cotton? Since it's a scrap quilt I am not too worried about it looking perfect and immaculate but yikes that would be bad.
Originally Posted by
Austinite
I don't prewash anything ever and I've never had an issue, I just wash with a color catcher afterward
Color catcher is a great idea, I will definitely do that in either case! I'm still learning.