meanmom

I use all kids of crazy colors together. Never prewash. White background with bright colors. Back and white. I haven't had any problems except a couple of weeks ago. I washed a red, white and blue wall hanging. I know I have washed it before without problems. For some reason one of the reds ran into one of the whites, there are 6 different whites. It came out when I washed it in OxyClean.I just throw in a couple of color catchers.

gramajo

Color catchers are great. I always use them, even if I'm not concerned about the colors running. Just gives me some piece of mind.

rj.neihart

Hope you will post pictures once your creation is completed!

jmoore

I don't prewash my fabric either...and I normally don't starch, however, I just attended a lecture by Pam Buda called "Hints from Professional Quilters" and she explained why starching is helpful with piecing...so I am trying it for the first time on a Warm Wishes baby blanket. I will then wash the entire quilt before gifting it or include instructions for the new mother to wash it.