Metallics faded after first wash.
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Metallics faded after first wash.
Most of the metallic fabrics faded after the first wash. They are all good quality quilt cottons so I think it is the laundry soap that caused this. I have more metallics in my stash but do not think I will buy these ever again. I was thinking maybe adding some gold embroidery thread to the faded areas.
I did try looking for soft soap flakes but they stopped selling these years ago.
I did try looking for soft soap flakes but they stopped selling these years ago.
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I've had metallics that pretty much disappeared too
... and then others that have continued to shine brightly after I pre-wash in hot water and hot dryer!
Another reason to do a pre-wash, so that I know what might happen, before I do all the work of making a quilt. Then I can make the decision whether I use it in that project, keep for another ... or not at all!
... and then others that have continued to shine brightly after I pre-wash in hot water and hot dryer!
Another reason to do a pre-wash, so that I know what might happen, before I do all the work of making a quilt. Then I can make the decision whether I use it in that project, keep for another ... or not at all!
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I also love Orvus. Used it for years on my cross stitch projects. Woolite is a harsh detergent. You can find Orvus at Tractor Supply Stores and the large container really lasts a very long time. Note that it gets to be liquid in warm weather and more like a paste when cooler. Doesn't hurt the product at all though.
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