Aren't you glad that you found out that the fabric came out faded and dingy now rather than spend all that time making a quilt and THEN finding out that the fabric has issues. This is one reason that I always pre-wash my fabrics. I have read on this board that some posters stated that every time she put the quilt in the washer for the first time,she held her breath for fear that some of the unwashed fabric would bleed or have other issues. I would hate to spend all the hours spent making a quilt and then have it ruined. And some people believe if you buy LQS fabrics, then nothing could go wrong! Not true. I have purchased LQS fabrics and found a flaw right down the center of the fabric. I didn't notice it before I washed it, but, it was very obvious after washing and drying.