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Old 05-26-2015, 08:09 AM
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bearisgray
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
I only pre-wash if I find ANY color rubbing off when rubbed with white paper--what I was told to do by a LQS owner. So far it has worked fine. And since I test all fabric, I'm always amazed what fabric bleeds and which don't! Think we all expect the dark reds/purples/etc to bleed, but always blown away when a neutral with just a little red or blue bleeds!
I had a Kaufmann or Hoffman with a bland background and red flowers - that water turned blood red when the fabric hit the water.I was very surprised!!
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