I didn't make my question clear--sorry about that. I used the water removable blue marker to mark where each applique piece was to go. AFTER I finished appliqueing each block I used cold water to remove the blue marks from the fabric. That is when the brown and hot pink bled to other fabrics in that block. After realizing this, I washed each batik fabric with Retayne BEFORE using them. So all in all there are 3 or 4 blocks with die bleed on them. Thanks Sue