I just toss my quilts into my top load washer with regular detergent/fabric softener. I do prewash all my fabrics, though. If you didn't prewash, I would highly recommend color catchers (or local equivalent). I have a pretty large-capacity washer so just do it at home. And I put all mine in the dryer till they are completely dry. Figure it's best to wash/dry as most recipients would to determine problems before gifting.
As Tartan says though, if you do find bleeds - DON'T DRY until you get those spots removed. Reds are usually the worst bleeding culprits although I had a horrible problem with a green one time. Go figure.