terlyn

I was told if top and back were both flannel I didn't need to prewash. Wasn't sure about Minkee though.
Thanks Terry

kathy

ANYTHING I think may shrink, I prewash, if you don't you may have wrinkled up mess if you wash after it's quilted.

Lori S

Well that is sort of true... but flannels made from different manufactures, and even some from the same ( as they may get the greige goods from different sources.). and may shrink at different rates. Since shrinkage is typically much higher in flannels... I would pre-shrink.

Leonita

Yes, Yes. Yes. Wash & pre shrink. We had bad experience with flannel. Sewed 2 together & they didn't shrink at same ratio. Had to take apart & re do.

GagaSmith

The flannel will probably shrink but the minkee should not (it's polyester). If you don't preshrink the flannel side will shrink and it will be wonky.

TexasSunshine

Flannel I prewash and also minky (although you do not have to prewash minky).

ckcowl

I would pre-wash the flannel- not the minky- the minky is polyester and shouldn't shrink- but the flannel will.

Mdegenhart

Prewashing both will also cut down the amount of lint.

Joset

i also would prewash.