I know you are going to get a lot of people saying to wash in HOT water with detergent until it stops bleeding. But JMHO I can't see why someone would wash all fabric in hot water with todays' detergents that are made for cold water use. I don't know of any fabric other than a synthetic that does not fade in hot water. Yes if your worried about bleeding wash in cold water with Retyane or salt to set the dye (like colors together). Also when I gift a quilt, I give washing instructions of wash on gentle cycle, cold water, gentle detergent. Again this is my HO and I know there will be many who do not agree.