Thread: I've been hit
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Old 06-21-2011, 08:42 AM
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Gerbie
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Originally Posted by kittycats
I just finished a 92x108 quilt for my DH. Sprayed off the markings with water. As usual I put it in the washer with cold water to soak any marks that did not come out, along w/color catchers. Well, there was so much blue overdye on the backing that it bled thru to the beige on the front of the quilt. Needless to say, I will from now on prewash ALL fabric before I make another quilt. I have never ever had this happen before. Guess I have learned a lesson the hard way. The front now has a really dull greyish blue look.
I'VE definitely been there, my suggestion is to wash it again using more color catchers and see if that takes out the extra dye from both sides. I hope you didn't put it in the dryer. Good luck!!
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