I don't wash my quilts. I do give written instructions on washing and most are gifted. I have two for my beds and all the other are or will be gifted. Most are queen size and most of the grands already have theirs and am now making another one for my four children. Oh, of course, starting one for an expected 1st great grandchild this Christmas. I do wash the baby ones, young mothers are sometimes are afraid to wash handmade items.