Posted by admin | Posted in handmade crafts | Posted on 10-12-2009
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What can I wash my quilt in to keep it from bleeding?
I made my first quilt... never done it before, so I just sort of winged it. Totally hand-pieced and hand- stitched. I showed it to a mentor, who heartily approved of my work. Had I double-checked all my loose threads? Great! Did I use a quarter of an inch seam allowance? Awesome! Did I pre-wash my fabric?
...Oops. I used a rusty-red colored cotton from JoAnn's that I KNOW will bleed if it gets dampened. Is there anything I can treat the quilt with now, or is my masterpiece at the mercy of all liquid?
Your mentor forgot to tell you to prewash before cutting, piecing and quilting?
Use cold water and dye catcher (laundry area) and hope there is no bleeding.
I use Orvus paste - you can find it in quilt shops and farm stores (no kidding, it is also used for washing show horses).
If you want to test the scraps, check all the darks with a strip of white.
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