Originally Posted by Grams Barb

I just finished a year-long embroidery project using DMC no. 8 Pearle Cotton that indicated it was color safe. When I washed the blocks to remove the Sicky Fabric Solvy I had used, every block bled--I was beside myself so went to the Internet to try and find a fix if possible. I read a number of posts and chose your solution. I ran to Walmart, got Carbona, followed the directions, and no more bleed. Thank you for your suggestion, it saved my project.