Originally Posted by
kellyer21
What is your reasoning for this? I like the crisp look of a quilt when it's first completed andthat's achieved by piecing without washing.
I'm a pre-washer too, not only because of bleeding/shrinkage, but also because I don't like the chemicals that can be in unwashed fabric. I would defy anyone to tell the difference between a quilt made with prewashed fabrics and one made with unwashed fabrics. Quality fabric is meant to be washed.