Originally Posted by
Daylesewblessed
I have posted this picture on the board in the past. The fabric is a highly regarded quilt shop fabric. People say that new high end fabric won't bleed. I don't find any difference between old and new. Most of it bleeds. The color may be caught with color catchers, it may stop bleeding after the first wash. I don't know that unless I test in water. And then there is the subject of shrinkage, chemicals, and bugs.
I don't like risks.
Just because it bleeds some dye does not mean it's a problem. It's only a problem if another fabric picks the dye up and doesn't release it.