Ice: you sound better today. Glad you're able to sew and do something you enjoy.
Snooze: surprise-haven't seen fabric bleed in years. Good you caught it. "Retain" will set the color.
I'm getting ready for a quilt show. Need to finish a small quilt, about 1/2 quilted. Write 8 more descriptions; stitch on 5 labels and 3 hanging pockets. Got 5 wks to finish. I like deadlines, motivation. Stay focused.