love this set.  it is so pretty and good quality.  i have washed it many times over the past year, and the only time i noticed fading was when i washed it in cold (70 degree water) instead of "tap cold".  that little bit of warmer water seemed to make it fade a little, but this is still a gorgeous set, and i was able to find the matching owl and bird pillows on overstock.  i highly recommend this set.