I don't usually buy precuts. You can't see the fabrics in a jelly roll or charm pack. And they're expensive. When I've been able to get a good deal, or really liked the fabric, I have caved in. What's nice to know, for all you pre-washers out there, is that there is no reason you can't pre-wash a pre-cut, and in fact, I have never used a precut that I haven't washed. Instead of using a washer, use a large sink, or even a bathtub. Separate lights from darks, but still use color catchers. Use fairly warm water, because you won't be able to put them in the dryer. I use Woolite for soap. And then I let them soak overnight. The next day, I rinse them well, using vinegar to get all of the soap out. Drying is interesting, and they usually end up all over clean sheets in the spare room until they dry. When I'm ready to use them, they are pressed (not ironed) and starched. Sounds like a lot of work, I know. It's not as much work as making a whole quilt and having the pre-cut red strips run all over everything as soon as you give it a first wash in cold water. What a heartbreaker! Such a beautiful quilt and so much work! Now the dogs have it. Sigh! That was enough lesson for me! I prewash all fabric, and now I pre-wash everything that goes into my quilts. It took me over two months to make and quilt that quilt, and it was permanently ruined in one wash cycle. Never again!