Originally Posted by crashnquilt
I prewash all my fabrics for several reasons.
1. Different manufacturers fabrics will shrink different percentages.
2. Removal of chemicals, formaldehyde, sizings, cotton polish, etc. helps to fabric to be "true"
3. Prewashing gives you a view of the finished quilt..
Thanks for your post. It was very informative. I admit I was leaning towards not prewashing, but you have made such valid points that I will now. I hope your eyes get better. I suffer from allergies, and in the fall my eyes were giving me fits, too.