Americana quilt - it's just beginning

[ellietow]

I was inspired by Meli's Americana quilt for her dad and Sonje, and want to make one for my husband. He agreed, although we don't "need" a quilt. We went shopping for fabric today (much like Meli's dad), and he had definite ideas on what he wants...he wanted just three fabrics for the top...



I've not sewn too much with red/maroons... Would you pre wash the fabric, or just wait till it's done and wash it then...with color catchers? I've never used color catchers before...do they really work? And the reds won't bleed?

Thanks!