I always use color catchers when I first pre wash my fabrics. Sometimes 2 or 3 depending on how big the load is. And then when the quilt is done and I wash it again, another color catcher just to be sure.
Originally Posted by
Mrschris2u
Thank you so much for your quick response. I guess I stated something badly. I do dry the prewashed fabrics in the dryer. I only air dry the quilts after they are finished. I never used hot water to wash because I use a lot of dark and jewel tones fabrics and I aways worried they would run and/or wash out and fade.