Thank goodnesss you had not used it without prewashing. Have you tried washing with Retayne and hot water to set the color?
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Quiltlady, Try drying & ironing between washes. I find this helps set the color. My BFF rang me with the same problem. I told her what I do and it worked for her too. Hope this helps you.
P.S. The worst bleeder I ever had was a pink from Jinny Beyer. |
It must depend on the store manager, as I bought some red flannel once that wouldn't quit bleeding. Took it back and got my money back.
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For the uncut turquoise, wash it with Retayne, not Synthrapol, to set the dyes. You may have to do it twice and be sure the water is at the required temp of 140ºF. Then wash again (or test as below) to see if it's still running.
If you have a front loading HE washer, you can use Dharma's Dye Fixative as a substitute for Retayne, soak the fabric in it in a bucket and then wash in the machine as suggested by Paula Burch, master dyer, or hand wash with Retayne (you still need the 140ºF water temp though and it must be stirred for 20 minutes). http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/dyeblog...652/index.html For the quilt top, you don't have to wash it to find out if it's going to run. Use a damp Q-tip or a white paper towel to test each fabric for possible loose dyes. Rub or blot the fabric surface and see if the Q-tip picks up any color. If it does, at least you'll know and can act accordingly. Do not use Retayne on the top, use Synthrapol for that as has been suggested. Be sure to follow product directions carefully for all of these products. |
We have had so many posts with sad stories about fabrics bleeding. We work too hard and spend too much money to have the heartache of a quilt ruined that way.
The lesson is clear - to pre-wash or at least test before using. |
Originally Posted by Daylesewblessed
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We have had so many posts with sad stories about fabrics bleeding. We work too hard and spend too much money to have the heartache of a quilt ruined that way.
The lesson is clear - to pre-wash or at least test before using. |
I don't ever prewash any of my fabrics prior to using them. So far, I've never had a problem. However, if I think any of the colors might run, I toss in a couple Color Catchers.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 5539206)
The thing is, it could bleed forever and if none of the light fabrics pick that dye up it's not a problem. A dye bleed only becomes a problem when another fabric picks it up and doesn't release it. Even when a lighter fabric picks up a dye bleed it's still not set and will likely wash out if you keep washing it. Front loading washers are horrible for washing quilts that have a fabric with a lot of excess dye. There just isn't enough water to float away the excess dye in a front loader. A top loader and Synthropol is the best solution. Synthropol keeps the excess dyes from settling on the fabrics.
Never mind - wash the item separately - and if it has bad manners, it won't 'bother' anything else. |
Originally Posted by rush88888
(Post 5539413)
i think you need to talk to the manager about a refund. hopefully, you still have your receipt to prove that you didn't use a coupon (if you didn't). go higher up if the manager doesn't refund the money. i believe you will eventually get a refund by talking to the right people and being persistent.
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Originally Posted by Raggiemom
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I don't ever prewash any of my fabrics prior to using them. So far, I've never had a problem. However, if I think any of the colors might run, I toss in a couple Color Catchers.
Does anyone think this problem is the fault of the fabric manufacturers - they should all make fabrics color-fast. It is possible, for sure. Of course when trying to make the biggest profit possible, it's a great temptation to skip steps. Sigh. |
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