Bottom line, never wash or steam press precut quilt kits. It is never a good idea to over handle those pieces, either. Those pieces are cut using some precise method and you do not want them to become out of shape prior to sewing together. Once your quilt top is made and quilted all the pieces will behave regarding shrinkage during washing. To prevent possiblity of any color bleeding, I highly recommend using a dye magnet sheet and never allow a wet or damp quilt to lay on itself. Wet or damp fabric will leach itself and that can be disasterous. Don't ask me how I know this. I may cry. :cry: