Originally Posted by the casual quilter
I prewash fabric the same way I do my laundry. I wash in cold water and dry on regular heat. I use detergent but not fabric softener. I do use Color Catchers especially with reds and purples. If the Color Catchers seem really saturated with dye when I finish, I'll re-launder with another Color Catcher.
I do the same[/quote]
Me, too, and I take them out of the dryer a little damp, and iron them right then while their damp. (I hate to have to start ironing when I'm ready to start a new project!
:)