This feels like it has become a saga. . .
I finished quilting the little quilt, from previous posts, that was rubbing red dye on the thicker seams while in storage. I had all kinds of nightmares of getting a pink quilt out of the washer but it had to be done.
I used Dawn dish detergent and cold water. It had a short soak and then a gentle cycle with 3 color catchers. The quilt came out of the washer better than it went in. The color catchers had absorbed some dye but not as much as I expected.
Success!
It is not a very big quilt. I put it on the kitchen table to see how it would look. Of course, I wouldn't eat on it.
But, it's not staying here anyway now that I know it isn't stained. Whew! I'm glad this dilemma is over. It was exhausting worrying about the outcome.
I've got a new quilt in the hoop so I'm on to the next project. There are too many tops in the queue to dilly dally around - ha!
Robin
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5 comments:
I love your quilt! Color catchers are the best. I'm a French General lover of deep rouge, and find no bleeding with her fabrics.
The quilt turned out beautifully, Robin! Great job--I'm glad you didn't have any bleeding issues.
Looks like that is a fun project you have in the hoop. :)
Phew you must be so relieved! It is a gorgeous quilt!
Glad you and the quilt dodged the red bullet. Color catchers are very useful for quilters
Red fabrics can be a problem. I have had luck using a product like Spray and Wash for bleeding. I have read of many people using Dawn.
Your bunny quilt is adorable. I made a small bunny piece and it is awaiting some minimal quilting.
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