Soaking in hot water is new to me. Now, a little late, I wish I’d known…….
2 weeks ago = very recent………from LQS going out of business, purchased several wide backs, all dark values. Also purchased several fabrics of light values. At home, immediately proceeded to wash. Separated cool (blue, teal, grey & green) from warm (red, orange & purple). Straight from the wash, it was obvious some of the cool fabrics bled, a LOT. Immediately rinsed the light value fabric in bathtub. Lots of color was in the water, but, it was hopeless. Change of plans necessary. Very glad this happened before making quilt.
Just occurred to me, probably should rehash those backs.
Not had bleeding anything close in 20+ years. This was a huge surprise.
Local longarmers want wide backs torn (not cut) from bolt to be sure they’re on grain. Washing helps relax the grain.
Last edited by petthefabric; 11-19-2023 at 05:15 AM.