Vanuatu Jill

Ok, here is my first rag quilt from flannel with Warm and Natural batting (won't do THAT again!) Learned alot from doing it plus the suggestions I had on the board (after I finished 1/2 of it!) I am really upset though-I washed the fabric in just a quick wash
before cutting, using 2 color-catchers. I did wash the white flannel separately. Then, washed it after completing it to make the rag seams and make it soft and cuddly. I put in 2 more color catchers, and the purple/lavender bled onto the white squares!! I used Oxy rub-on stain remover, added 2 more color catcher sheets and re-washed it. Stains still there. I am really upset, as I want to give it to her tomorrow before I leave for my trip overseas. Also, for some reason, the quilt looks like it is really old. Aunt Pam is nearly 90, and I am giving my Uncle Bob his fishing quilt for his 93rd birthday tomorrow, and decided I should give Pam one too so she won't feel left out. The flannel was good quality Quilter's Flannel, so I would have thought this wouldn't happen! This is my 25 (almost 26) year old 6"4" son holding it.