Hi everyone!!! I have been buying kits...all from different sellers on ebay...and I have yet to have a problem. I do not wash any of my quilt projects until after they are done. I have had minimal if any fading. I have had some shrinkage but I have found that it is almost always "universal" and, luckily for me, it gives it kind of an antique look which I love.
Have a great night everyone! :)