Except for small wall hangings, everything gets washed before being given away.
1. Since I don’t prewash fabrics, it removes the sizing
2. Since I do use BestPress, blue markers, Frixion pens, glue basting, etc., it will remove all those
3. I want to be sure the first washing won’t open a seam anywhere—and if it does, I can fix it before it leaves home.
4. Washing, giving “the crinkly look”, covers a multitude of Stitch in the Ditch or FMQ errors.
5. I can assure the recipient, “Yes, it’s washable! It’s actually been washed already for you!” I agree, this seems to set them at ease that they can actually use it.