Originally Posted by
ghostrider
Yes, I have. Reds and blacks mostly, and a few darker blues...batiks particularly. I honestly believe it's the wet, not the temp. I test by just wetting with a Q-tip to see if the dye transfers before I go to the expense of treating with Retayne. If it doesn't, I just prewash as usual.
Thanks, ghostrider. The reason I asked is that I generally do not prewash unless it is for a swap that I am a part of. I usually just complete the quilt and wash it in cold water with a couple of color catchers and have never had a problem. I like your Q-tip method. Thanks again.