"Crock?" Whassat?
 

See details of this item. I don't know what that means.
http://www.joann.com/legacy-studio-q...prd_11854304a/

I think it means the die comes off a bit if you rub it?????

Would love to know myself what that means. If you get an answer, please share with me. thanks, Diane

It means the colors may transfer to other fabrics and/or bleed if washed. #1 Why would I every use that? #2 Why would I ever use dry clean only fabric in a quilt?

That's the very first "dry clean only" quilting cotton I've ever seen. Not gonna happen in my world! And yes, color may rub off.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crock

Is this common to all India cotton types? I've had this happen with inexpensive beachwear- you know the sarong styles, fun wrap skirts and wrap pants... or the items that commonly show up at fairs in lovely colored dresses & such...maybe it's not 'quality' quilting fabric after all. I'll pass. Thanks for the info.

That might be beautiful in a wall hanging. Some quilts won't ever be washed.

I cannot imagine buying fabric for a quilt you can only dry clean! I don't even buy clothes you have to dry clean!

A few years ago I was making aprons from what Joann's called "decorator fabrics" and they said dry clean. I washed them and they were fine. I think it protects them.....ya know, sue happy instead of sew happy folks. I haven't looked in awhile but I think the bolts still say dryclean on them.