Yes the bleed and sometimes never seem to stop bleeding. My solution, when I use Batiks I use them throughout the quilt and then use a dark fabric instead of light. Finally I wash them with 2-3 color catchers for at least 5 times and only with jeans or dark fabric things. I haven't had any staining even when I use lighter Batiks in the pattern but those color catchers are always full of color. Other quilters have told me they use lots more dye when making Batiks.