ClairVoyantQuilter

No, in cold water . . .was chicken to use warm . . .dreft detergent, no fabric softener, four color catchers.

marcycn

Well, I put scraps of red and white in a pan with hot water and soap and swished it around and then let it sit. No bleeding. Did it in cold water, no bleeding but I didn't expect any. So, I ordered some Synthrapol thru Walmart (we don't have any stores in Inverness other than WalMart so I do most of my shopping online) and have the color catchers and will cross my fingers. If it turns out pink instead of white I will just keep it for myself.... might anyway. :-) Thanks for the help.

AZ Jane

Color Catchers just for your own sanity!! If gifting, send a box with it!

tessagin

If it just came off on the ironing board, that's a good thing. but I would do as PaperPrincess suggested.

retiredteacher09

I had the same thing happen to me with red being left on the ironing board. I took the red/white squares and rinsed them in hot water and some bled and some didn't bleed. I am mostly using squares that were cut by other people so I never know if the fabric has been prewashed.

Connie

marcycn

Well, here is the finished quilt: http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...s-t268073.html
Haven't washed it yet but the Synthrapol came in today and I have color catchers so one of these days I'll give it a try. Thanks for all the suggestions. :-)

soccertxi

Here is a link to a page that has suggestions about bleeding fabric. She tried all types of solutions and posted what she found. Its a great resource. I have no affliation with this blog, just a happy reader!

http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_...eding-fabrics/