Originally Posted by Wine Woman
Thank you for starting this topic. I'm to the point that I was about to ask the same question. I'm ready to give a baby quilt as a gift and was questioning if I should wash it as well.
Does anyone put anything in the wash to set the colors? Retayne, vinegar etc. Would someone explain what they put for washing instructions? One more question-my color grabber has already turned dark, how do I know it is working?
I wash in cold water on delicate setting. I learned from this board to use the fabric color catching sheets in the first wash. Never had a problem, but it is a good idea. I also enclose the washing instructions with the gift.
I only use the color grabber once and toss it. If its dark it worked.