Fabric bleeding disaster, is it possible to fix it?
#12
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i would certainly not use hot water on it!!! those reds will really run then!
you could try some detergent- cold water- the synthropol will keep color in the water from getting on other fabrics- retayne- helps set color-
since the fabrics are mottled= when it is at the show- only you will know the fabrics are not what you originally purchased---the good thing about our (errors) are only we know it is not what it was intended to be---they will have no idea
you could try some detergent- cold water- the synthropol will keep color in the water from getting on other fabrics- retayne- helps set color-
since the fabrics are mottled= when it is at the show- only you will know the fabrics are not what you originally purchased---the good thing about our (errors) are only we know it is not what it was intended to be---they will have no idea
#14
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I am surprised the judges did not make a note about the running of the red fabric. You might not be as lucky next time. If you continue to enter the quilt in future shows, I would suggest you try to fix the problem.
#15
Originally Posted by Holice
I am surprised the judges did not make a note about the running of the red fabric. You might not be as lucky next time. If you continue to enter the quilt in future shows, I would suggest you try to fix the problem.
#17
Dont use retayne - you dont want to set the redcolor where it does not belong.
For tie dye, (fiber reactive dyes) the instructions are to rinse starting with cold water, ending up with hot water, and i beleive synthrapol in the final hot water. You could call the fabric manufacturer for advice.
However, you need to figure out what kind of dye is on the fabric - is it fiber reactive or something else? This website has a detailed technical explanation ... And paula burch knows her stuff!
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/synthrapol.shtml
After reading the above, i would suggest making a mini sample of your quilts whites and reds, and testing the synthrapol + very hot water wash.
For tie dye, (fiber reactive dyes) the instructions are to rinse starting with cold water, ending up with hot water, and i beleive synthrapol in the final hot water. You could call the fabric manufacturer for advice.
However, you need to figure out what kind of dye is on the fabric - is it fiber reactive or something else? This website has a detailed technical explanation ... And paula burch knows her stuff!
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/synthrapol.shtml
After reading the above, i would suggest making a mini sample of your quilts whites and reds, and testing the synthrapol + very hot water wash.
#18
I made a sampler quilt for my sister in blues and white. When she washed it the one blue fabric bled something awful. She was so upset. I told her to rewash it with Color Catchers. She did and the problem was solved. But that's blue, red might be different. Worth a try though.
#19
Originally Posted by Holice
I am surprised the judges did not make a note about the running of the red fabric. You might not be as lucky next time. If you continue to enter the quilt in future shows, I would suggest you try to fix the problem.
2. I'd love to fix the problem, but the quilt is missing, probably stolen.
Rachel, I hope you continue to update us on what you're doing to your quilt. I can't tell you how much I feel for you.
Janet
#20
I had a blue do a tiny bit of bleeding and synthrapol worked great the 2nd time. I didn't use dryer. BUT it wasn't red. I say is your unhappy, give it a try. It won't make you more unhappy if it doesn't work, but it could help.
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