I've worked out a pretty solid fabric preparation method that ensures fabric is ready to be used anytime, but not starched until an actual project is started. Here's how I do it:Whenever I purchase new fabric, I wash it. Washing the fabric removes all the excess dyes and chemicals and erases the annoying crease line down the center.After washing and drying, I store my fabric on hangers - fresh out of the dryer and yes, a little wrinkled. Then when I'm ready to start a project, I pull the fabric I need, and starch and press with my quilters ironing board. Any extra fabric, I store in an antique drafting cabinet which has huge, shallow drawers perfect for holding starched and folded fabric flat.