My fabric is ruined!!! What should I do? AARRGGHH!
06-21-2011, 02:20 PM
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i think if you go ahead and use it it will not look so bad cut up and used=it will look as if that's how it's supposed to look-
but,
you could simply pick up some fabric dye-and over-dye it....that would even it out.
but i think it will simply look like it's supposed to-
i would re-wash it though just in case it wants to do anything else--
maybe toss in a color catcher and see how it comes out.
but,
you could simply pick up some fabric dye-and over-dye it....that would even it out.
but i think it will simply look like it's supposed to-
i would re-wash it though just in case it wants to do anything else--
maybe toss in a color catcher and see how it comes out.
06-21-2011, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by karenm36
Originally Posted by bluteddi
I would run it back thru the washer.....
What pattern did u decide on? maybe the fading will not be a detractant
What pattern did u decide on? maybe the fading will not be a detractant
06-21-2011, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by leiladylei54
I would still use the fabric.....just tell yourself that the fabric had the mottled look to it when you purchased it. After all, there are fabrics sold that have a mottled look to it.
06-21-2011, 06:50 PM
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Wow. As usual, there is so much knowledge about you question and different ways to solve it. I am listening to all of you and learning soooooo much. I think you should go with it as everyone (mostly) is recommending......how can so many be wrong???? Best of luck. Can't wait to watch your progress
06-21-2011, 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by kwhite
I think I would at least try the refund thing. You never know they might ask no questions. I think it is the fabric.
Yes! one store will....
I saw this with my own eyes! A lady brought in a quilt to Walmart fabric dept and said she wanted a refund on the fabric as the blue backing fabric faded all over the quilt. She bought all the fabric at Walmart even the batting. She said the quilt was ruined because of the blue dye all over it. The fabric manager could see the fabric was all Walmart as it was still on the shelf on bolts. The receipt showed how much yardage of each fabric was bought and the batting. The lady got exact yardage cut of all the fabrics except the backing, got different color backing this time, and a new package of batting. The manager okayed the exchange and she left with all new fabric to make the quilt again and the fabric manager was left with the quilt. The store manager said well my dog needs a quilt and he took it. LOL The fabric manager put a note on the blue fabric bolt that said will bleed when washed and marked it down to $1 yard and put it next to the remnant bin. When I was checking out I saw a lady with the whole bolt in her cart. I love Walmart. It's like seeing a fiction book come to life at every trip.
Oh the quilt was a yellow brick road pattern about twin bed size.
06-21-2011, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Originally Posted by BellaBoo
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by kwhite
I think I would at least try the refund thing. You never know they might ask no questions. I think it is the fabric.
Yes! one store will....
I saw this with my own eyes! A lady brought in a quilt to Walmart fabric dept and said she wanted a refund on the fabric as the blue backing fabric faded all over the quilt. She bought all the fabric at Walmart even the batting. She said the quilt was ruined because of the blue dye all over it. The fabric manager could see the fabric was all Walmart as it was still on the shelf on bolts. The receipt showed how much yardage of each fabric was bought and the batting. The lady got exact yardage cut of all the fabrics except the backing, got different color backing this time, and a new package of batting. The manager okayed the exchange and she left with all new fabric to make the quilt again and the fabric manager was left with the quilt. The store manager said well my dog needs a quilt and he took it. LOL The fabric manager put a note on the blue fabric bolt that said will bleed when washed and marked it down to $1 yard and put it next to the remnant bin. When I was checking out I saw a lady with the whole bolt in her cart. I love Walmart. It's like seeing a fiction book come to life at every trip.
Oh the quilt was a yellow brick road pattern about twin bed size.
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