My quilt needs to be washed?

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09-19-2010, 12:16 PM

martapr

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The sashing on my quilt is a purplish/pink batik and it needs to be cleaned. I attached a pic. What do you recommend?

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09-19-2010, 12:19 PM

cjomomma

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Use a shout color catcher or maybe a couple of them in cold water on the gentle cycle.

09-19-2010, 12:20 PM

ptquilts

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did you make it? did you prewash the fabric?

very nice colors and design,by the way.

09-19-2010, 12:22 PM

Patty Patches

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Love your quilt.

09-19-2010, 12:27 PM

amma

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Gentle detergent, gentle cycle and color catchers :D:D:D

09-19-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by amma

Gentle detergent, gentle cycle and color catchers :D:D:D

Amma is right. Use more than one color catcher.

09-19-2010, 12:30 PM

martapr

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Yes I made it. My first quilt. I did not prewash fabric.

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did you make it? did you prewash the fabric?

very nice colors and design,by the way.

09-19-2010, 12:30 PM

no1jan

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Your quilt is truly beautiful. Both the colors and design are a great combination.

As for washing it, go with what the "experts" have said. I am a newbie.

09-19-2010, 12:36 PM

ptquilts

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You could also take a wet white washcloth and go over the purple to see how stable the color is.
I don't know if I would trust a colorcatcher, have not had good luck with them.

I concur with the cold water.