Oh well, I might just try it. nothing to loose then Thank you for confirming what the article is about... live and see I guess
Half a cup of dawn dish soap and hot water!!!

Good article. I prewash all my fabrics and check for bleeding issues. I had bought a fat quarter on vacation, soaked it in hot water in my kitchen sink, and that baby bled like a stuck pig. I kept rinsing, and re-soaking. The bleeding never stopped. I donated the piece to our guild, which makes doggy pillows for the humane society with our scraps. I had wanted the piece for a Bonnie Hunter scrappy, which calls for many small squares, thus a lot of work. Thank goodness I didn't incorporate that piece into my quilt! On my labels I always put washing instructions, which state, "wash quilt in cold water and mild soap. Air dry.

I've never had problems with any quilt fabric's bleeding but I have with one red hooded sweatshirt -which has become my Clem's favorite blankie and after 3 yrs it still bleeds. I've even taken it out back and boiled it in strong bleach water it bleeds but it does not seem to fade.

bleach water? interesting! I would have not dare trying this :loll

Why don't you just wash the fabric before you use it and not have this problem. Most people have washers these days and it is a small task that can prevent many problems later.
peace

Well, too easy right .... loll

Thanks for sharing...

Thanks for sharing...