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06-17-2011, 12:10 PM

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craftybear

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thanks for your tip

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Originally Posted by Kas

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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1

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Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b

Yep better to be safe than sorry after you put all the time and love into making the quilt..or make one block and wash it first to see how much it will bleed. Good luck!
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b

ok thanks i think i'll wash one to see if it bleeds. :)

You don't have to wash the whole block to test. Just take a scrap of each color going to be used and soak it in hot water (I use almost boiling) then take the scraps and put them on a strip of white muslin. Fold the other end of the muslin over and mash down so the muslin is wet, too. Let it all dry and peel apart. Any fabrics that leave dye on the muslin should be treated or switched.

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