If you use "color catchers" when you wash your quilts you won't have to prewash even the colors . I've put red and white in the wash with a color catcher and had no problems. I made a purple and cream quilt and no problems with that one either.


Quote Originally Posted by SittingPretty View Post
You're so right about it being messy and time-consuming. I was thinking the other day about the clothes I've made. I never pre-washed any of that fabric. Why do I do it with quilting fabric? I think I'll still pre-wash reds, blacks and any other colors that might bleed, but it will sure save a lot of time not pre-washing the others. Thank you all for your observations!