Kinda sick....is it totally ruined?????
#21
Call your longarmer and ask her about ironing. I always iron before I send anything to my longarmer, but she does re-iron all tops. She has a nice large set up for it, and she says it allows her to make sure the quilt top has no unexpected problems.
#22
OMG, I feel for you. All of the suggestions you have received should help you resolve your problem, Prism99 and Tartan seem to have the answers you need. If there is any possible way you can get a picture posted then I would gladly look through my stash to see if I have a yellow batik that would help you out. Will check back tomorrow or later today to see what you found out. Try to keep a positive outlook, that's easy for me to say, but it will help you solve your problem.
#24
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If all that happened is that the yellow doesn't look as yellow as you think it did before it was washed, you may be stressed over nothing important at all. Some batiks contain some really unique color combinations and your laundry mishap may have created one of them. But, if it is really bothering you, try some of the suggestions people on the board have provided. Just be sure that you don't keep trying for perfection until you ruin the whole top. froggyintexas
#25
Your top is beautiful but either you iron it or your long arm person will before it goes on the frame. One of those things you need to know when sending out quilts also if you supply the backing make sure you have it sewn together as required and that it is over size as well. Check with your quilter to see how much bigger they require. That applies to your batting as well, unless you are having them supply it which most people do. Can't wait to see it quilted.
#28
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It's one thing for a longarmer to iron an already-ironed customer top; it's another for someone to iron a pieced top that has been through the washer and dryer. The latter will be a *lot* more work! I wouldn't expect a longarmer to do that for me.
#29
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That's beautiful! I would iron it. Going thru the washer is very different from just having sewing wrinkles. That way you can determine if there are any stretched places that might give your longarmer trouble.
#30
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I thought Batiks and hand dyed fabrics were so "processed" that they were bleed free. I am now afraid to make the quilt using Batik charms with the white back ground. Someone please calm my fears!?
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