QuiltnLady1

I prefer not to wash, but lately have found it necessary to wash more often than not. I have had good luck putting a pinking blade in my rotary cutter and cutting a sliver off of the cut end.

LadyElisabeth

I like the new washer and dryer idea.

irishrose

Cut the corners off on the diagonal. It does seem to help and doesn't lose any fabric if you stay in the selvage.

pippi65

I (gasp) wash all my fabrics before I use them. I just cut a corner off the end of each piece and I've had no troubles at all with raveling.

islandwiz1

The pinking worked on one fabric but it didn't help on another. I will cut the corners on the diagonal and hope it works this time. If not I will just cut the tangles away. Thanks to everyone.

rusty quilter

If I am pre-washing it--which I usually don't--I cut the corners in a diagonal so that it doesn't unravel

DeniseP

I don't prewash. If I end up having to wash any fabric like I bought it from a smoker or it was from a water damage sale I usually put it in a lingerie bag to wash it. A little fraying, but not bad.