Here is a biggie concern of mine. I always wash a new quilt when I am finished, and I may have a problem. I distinctly remember washing the purple in my Dresden Plate, however, I had to buy some more and I can't remember if I washed it. What do I do to prevent any bleeding? It would ruin the quilt if there was bleeding.
Use one of the dye catching products, Jan - or even two. If you want to check on the specific purple, perhaps you could dampen a kitchen towel and I think you have to rub it on the doubtful piece to see if any dye comes off; BUT, I might not have got that test quite right. Someone will know! . In message , Boca Jan writes
I usually rub the questionable fabric with a piece of wet white fabric to see if there is transfer. Loose dye that doesn't stick to anything else is fine. It's when it wants to stick to your lovely light fabrics that you have a problem.
Hey, I just saw a commercial for a new laundry soap by Woolite. It's supposed to keep colors from bleeding on eachother - detergent with a built in color catcher I guess ;-) It says you can "wash your colors with confidence.
marcella
I looked at the website and it looks like I'm getting some and keep my fingers crossed. When I get that far I will let you all know how it worked.
Ah, it's white *fabric* is it. Thanks Marcella.
In message , Marcella Peek writes
One of the big things is to not let the damp quilt sit. Even if a fabric doesn't bleed and transfer it may if you have the weight of the damp fabric on top of it. Always remove the quilt as soon as the washer stops and check it. Then either tumble promptly or spread out flat to dry.
I use a Color Catcher whenever I wash a finished quilt. Haven't had a problem since.
Pati, > Here is a biggie concern of mine. I always wash a new quilt when I am
On Sat, 24 Mar 2007 11:55:20 -0500, Boca Jan wrote (in article ):
I'd put in a dye catcher when I wash the quilt. So far, I've never had a problem. YMMV.
Maureen
I have heard of dyecatchers but haven't found them here in Canada. Does anyone know of a source for them here?
Allison in Montreal
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