I really appreciate your thoughts. I offered to replace the squares that bled, but the bride wants it just the way it is. She is truely thankful for all of the effort that her friends put into this labor of love. (neither one is a quilter) Other than the bleeding it is really beautiful.
So now I worry about the other top I have completed. I have plenty of scraps from each of the fabrics used so I can do a practice wash first. I had the same pens available for the guests to use (although from different packages) and also Kona fabric.
Any advice on how to proceed with washing? I definitely will wash the top before sandwiching this time.
Do you think Retayne would work?