Originally Posted by
quilterpurpledog
I think this is a hard call. I like to ask the couple (usually the gal) about colors. I am always happy when I see it used but I don't worry about it. I have had one DIL say she is afraid of it.
I was wondering about that when the thread started. There is post after post after post here recommending enclosing a card with washing instructions and a couple of color catchers. I've been quilting since dirt was new, but if someone gave me, with all my experience, a quilt with that caveat I'd put it away. I'd be way too scared of ruining it.
Just something to think about from the recipients view point.
When I give a quilt it has already been washed and the only guidance is "treat it like every day clothes, use it and wash it and use it some more.