I found the neatest tip in one of my quilting magazines. I have always been afraid to wash my fat quarters for fear of ending up with a bunch of threads - but get this one.
"To wash small pieces of fabric without fraying the edges, put them in a salad spinner, rather than a washing machine. Spin with hot water and soap. Rinse in cool water, drain and spin. Press the pieces dry."
Move over lettuce. I have a new quilting tool!!!! Edie