I would not some people have allergies to some soaps. i am allergic to most detergents so i would attach washing and drying instructions and let them handle the washing themselves.

I always wash.

1) To get the dog hair off.
2) To make sure it doesn't fall apart.

I always wash to make nothing is going to fall apart and if there are any issues I can fix. I usually dry on low for about 25 minutes and then lay on bed to dry completely.

I always wash.

I always wash - to make sure everything is fine, no loose stitches, etc. also dry it - to make sure that the washing directions I give them are correct and won't destroy the quilt. Most of my friends are having grandchildren, so the quilts are going to get lots of use, I want to make sure they're going to stand up to it. Also I love the comfy look the quilts get when washed. And incidentally, I have two fur-bearing mousetraps who think it's their job to inspect whatever I'm working on, so there's cat hair and dander, too.

I've only had one finish but I did wash and dried in the dryer so I could mimic how I'd expect it will be laundered in the future. Plus I have two cats - one of which is long haired and a shedder and who LOVES fabric. Plus the recipients hate cats and I'd hate for them to find any cat fur.

Yes. I wash before I gift - 2 reasons: I have pets & recipients may have allergies & that wy if there are any problems, I can fix

Yes, for the same quality control reasons mentioned. And I always have a little trepidation when I do....Oh, the agony of pulling out a quilt that has somehow not withstood the harshness of the washing machine. So far so good, but you never know.

I always wash - quality control as many others have said. The last one I made had to have one seam blind stitched - better i found it b4 giving than the recipient found it after.