I just finished a 92x108 quilt for my DH. Sprayed off the markings with water. As usual I put it in the washer with cold water to soak any marks that did not come out, along w/color catchers. Well, there was so much blue overdye on the backing that it bled thru to the beige on the front of the quilt. Needless to say, I will from now on prewash ALL fabric before I make another quilt. I have never ever had this happen before. Guess I have learned a lesson the hard way. The front now has a really dull greyish blue look.

My condolences!

Sorry:< Yes, not pre-washing is like playing Russian Roulette. One day...bang. I've had a few experiences like yours that makes me in the pre-washing camp. It really is worth the extra time to pre-wash and then starch the fabric.

Sorry to hear that.

I am so sorry.

Oh, that is sad. If you wash it again will the part that bled fade or will the backing continue to bleed more blue? I ask because I am also finishing a quilt that the fabric manufacture says NOT to prewash. It is a concern for many of us. Thanks for sharing your story.

how truly sad.

is the blue fabric from a different maker then you normally work with?

Sorry about your quilt. I don't prewash but I do test any dark, bright, or deep color fabric before using. Try Rit color remover. It has worked great getting blue dye from jeans off white clothes for me.

Good luck with the quilt. This happened with a red on me so now I prewash also!

If you have not put it in the dryer go immediately and get some Sythropol and wash it again. There is Hope!