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Old 02-21-2011, 09:27 PM
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I have never quilted with flannel.

I'm making a baby quilt in reds, blacks and whites.

I decided I'd better prewash because I know reds are real bad about bleeding. I rinsed all the other fabrics by hand and nothing bled.

I have one solid dark red fabric. I rinsed and rinsed in a bowl and it just wouldn't stop bleeding. I added soap and still no change, it wasn't even lightening. I decided to squirt in some Spray and Wash. WAH LAH! No more bleeding! It just stopped!

The fabrics I'm working with.
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:51 PM
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WOW! I never would have thought of using S&W. I'll definitely try it. Whatever made you think of it?
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:56 PM
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Awesome tip , thanks for sharing it with us :D
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Old 02-21-2011, 09:58 PM
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Hve to try that. WOnder if the same thing is in the COlor catchers. I use them. Thanks for the tip
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:01 PM
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I use color catchers all the time. Love them!
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Old 02-21-2011, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by JoanneS
Whatever made you think of it?
I have no idea! lol
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Thanks fo the tip and by the way those are some very nice fabrics you have!
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I know lots of people who aren't babies who would love your quilt!
For those of you with asthma, spray and wash really triggers mine. Inventive idea, though.
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white vinegar is used to set tie dye shirts, so if I have something that bleeds alot, I put some white vinegar in the water and that stops it as well.
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Great fabrics! :)
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