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Old 05-09-2011, 03:34 AM
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From the mother who used to turn my macho sons' football uniforms pink---it is the greatest!
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:24 AM
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The same for me. There have been a couple of quilts saved this year. I had to search it out at the Home Hardware store though. I couldn't find it in any grocery stores or at Walmart here.

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I use it with quilts and new fabric but not on every day laundry. They have kept me from ruining a couple of quilts and well worth the money.
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:29 AM
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There are times I throw together darks & lights anyway, but they're all clothes that have been washed dozens of times. I ALWAYS use the color catcher when I wash new fabric - I wouldn't do it without it!
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:32 AM
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I think Color Cathcers are magic!! I often cut mine in half when washing a small load, and it works fine. If only my DD had used one when she washed my tie-dyed dress with the rest of my clothes. But it's the thought that counts, right??
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:34 AM
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I've used it for years. Love it.
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:45 AM
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Practical, effective love them.
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Old 05-09-2011, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by genafan201
I saw a commercial for these yesterday and thought to myself there's no way I'd take the chance...

But, it sounds like all ya'll think they are a good thing...So, maybe I'll give it a go...Thanks everybody, cause I was wondering about this.
I love them, but I don't use them on every load. Only use them when I think something in the load might run. I reuse them all the time if they come out of the wash on the lighter side. Yes they're expensive, but when you need one to prevent colors from bleeding onto your other items, they are priceless.
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Old 05-09-2011, 05:07 AM
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read your clothing labels..not all fabric is created equal..and once washed the first time, there is very little risk of bleeding, so you can wash them together without the color catchers...work smarter, not harder and save your $$$ where you can....
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Old 05-09-2011, 05:39 AM
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I love these....HOWEVER.....my DH is the proud owner of multiple pairs of pink underwear due to them. Be very careful of what you mix!
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Old 05-09-2011, 06:24 AM
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I don't like to prewash my fabric before quilting because it's easier for me to work with. I made a red and white quilt and used the color catchers to wash it with and the red did not bleed onto the white at all. I was instantly sold on the product.
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