Originally Posted by
oksewglad
I began prewashing fabric as a carry over from my clothing construction days. Disappointing to sew something that doesn't fit after it's been washed. And I still do, but I wash on a quick cycles--could save you some time. I don't feel washing for longer period of time is going to benefit and the heat in the dryer will take care of the shrinking.
QE what's your opinion?
Oh ... you already know
OKSGlad 
, that I am a confirmed hot water, hot dryer fabric abuser!
And ... now commited to Colour Catchers as a check for any bleeding.
If so, then re-wash and/or retayne treatments!
Gets it all sorted out in the pre-sewing stage ... and avoid disappointment later.
I sure as heck don't want to do all that work and have my quilt end up a new colour and/or stained from bleeds!