I've heard that that some people test to see if a fabric bleeds by putting it in a glass of hot water and letting it sit for several hours to see if any color comes out. Testing after washing might be a good idea for next time. The LQS lady sounds kind of sketchy, as though maybe she had an idea the fabric wasn't good. I'm so sorry and I would be mad, too! The lady would hear from me! I don't know what to tell you to do now. There are lots of knowledgeable people here. If there is a fix, someone will know!