narnianquilter

I would take it back to the store you got it from! Even if there is no refund they need to know what's going on with the fabric they are selling!

ragamuffin

The old standby to me is to rinse in vinegar. That is what my Mother and Grandmother used. Who knows what these
new products are made of, vinegar? I would use white vinegar on the light colors, but the brown vinegar on the dark ones. This has always set colors for me. Try a small piece. Let is sit a few minutes and then rinse maybe twice. Good luck.

Daffy Daphne

What Prism99 said. I've used Retayne plenty of times on fabric that had already been washed...that's how I knew it needed Retayne.

justflyingin

I agree completely. I had a piece that I rinsed and rinsed and washed and washed. Finally, I told my daughter who wanted it on her memory quilt, that it might bleed into a few of the white squares, but for the most part, I chose darker/colored--not white or off white--fabrics for the squares. She knows and is aware. She still chose that color as it t was a beautiful teal.

mighty

I agree I just do not trust a bleeder!!!

IrishNY

Just to let you know - I gave up on it. I washed it two more times and saw no improvement. Even with Retayne, it only holds as long as it is washed in cool water. Since it is a special gift for my DD, I want to know there is no risk. I'll have to stop at the quilt shop tomorrow to buy new backing. I just want to get it done!

Sashalanda

Be sure to let them know what happened. They might want to use a different supplier or talk to where they get their fabric from

bearisgray

Once in while one runs into a "problem" fabric.

Aren' t you glad you found out now instead of later when the finished quilt is washed?

qltgrose

Use the Retayne! It will stop the bleeding. It doesnt matter of you have washed it already.

Sewmaniac

I am not very sure if it would work for everyone, well it worked for me....Keep some water( about maybe 2 gallons) in the fridge,make it very cold and wash the fabric in it. The color does not bleed! You can also try soaking the fabric in salted water for some time and wash.