Originally Posted by
sharin'Sharon
Since we are on the subject of batiks, can I ask if batiks have a 'color run' problem? I know there are some of you quilters that prewash fabrics and some prefer not, but I don't want a problem with bleeding after completing the quilt and ready for laundering. I am planning an applique angel quilt with ALL batiks, but there are some that are lighter shades and many are medium dark and dark. Thanks to the great members of this board. YOU are the best.
I haven't had a big problem with them bleeding, but.....BEWARE OF HAND-DYED FABRICS! I bought a queen-size backing (blue) that was hand-dyed. Washed it 5 times with dye catchers. The dye catchers were the same color as the backing each time, so I tried Retayne. It seemed to work, but you have to be careful how you wash it from then on. This was a wedding quilt with a lot of white, so I decided to buy another backing. Storm at Sea is on my list of quilts to make, so I guess I can use it on that or another mostly blue quilt!