I don't like hand dyed fabric for this very reason. The dyes aren't set. I don't know if it is the chemicals being used by home dyers but they sure don't work to stop the bleeding. I bought some beautiful hand dyed fat quarters from Paducah Quilt Show and they bled until almost all the color was gone from the fabric. I guess if using for art or wall hangings only the hand dyed would be okay but for the price I'd rather buy commercial dyed.