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    Old 02-11-2011, 06:36 PM
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    Your work is beautiful. I am so sorry the colors ran.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:03 PM
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    If all of above fail (hope not) a light pink background behind your embroidery wouldn't be so bad since it IS for Valentine's :):)
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:27 PM
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    Originally Posted by nativetexan
    I would spritz water over the squares till wet. hopefull they will blend. then if necessary wash with color catchers.
    agree - wet down the rest of each block to try to even it out then wash
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:43 PM
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    i'm sorry that happened to you. i had a similar thing happen to me on a king size quilt. to fix mine i used the shout color catchers that are sold in the laundry aisle and i put a couple of them in my front load washer and i was able to save mine. i hope you are able to fix yours it is beautiful
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    Old 02-11-2011, 07:45 PM
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    Sad but it happens.I hope you can can fix it without having to rip it out. you could applique' something over it too.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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    blot the rest of those two blocks and smear the dye around until it looks uniform.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 09:40 PM
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    Aw, I would be sick too ~ but the Color Catchers do work, I even wrap a couple up with each quilt I make as gifts, and attach them in little baggies. They have saved my bootie a few times with one darn fabric that threatened to ruin the whole project.
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    Old 02-11-2011, 09:47 PM
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    i would wash with the dye catchers
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    Old 02-11-2011, 09:59 PM
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    Sounds like it is unanimous - Shout color catchers to the rescue! Pretty table runner.
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    Old 02-12-2011, 03:58 AM
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    I am curious for future red/white fabrics I have purchased for a quilt - did you prewash? I hope all works out - how heartwrenching to do all that work and to have that happen!
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