Originally Posted by
ckcowl
Justice wash & dry them. The holes will disappear and any dye bleeding will wash away too. I would put like colors together (like sorting your laundry) and maybe toss in a color catcher.
This is what I would do too. Just wash in warm water and dry. I have had many batiks bleed some so do be careful and sort by similar colors. I do lots of small "quick wash" loads. I think the needle holes will disappear!