| Jeanette Frantz |
09-22-2016 11:42 PM |
I have had a lot of different colors bleed, but I check them BEFORE I CUT. There is a dye fixative made by Rit Dye Company (distributed by Phoenix Brands) which I use and which will permanently set the dyes in fabrics. I use it on every red I've ever used, and I've tested the fabric in hot water AFTER treatment. I've had other colors bleed, including a very deep blue/black printed fabric. As mentioned above, I will treat the fabric and test it once the treatment process is completed. If it still bleeds, it's gone -- I won't put that much work in a quilt and then have it ruined by washing. AND, DISCRETION BEING THE BETTER PART OF VALOR, I WILL WASH ALL QUILTS USING COLOR CATCHERS IN THE WASH.
I have no financial interest in Rit Dye Company or Phoenix Brands. I just use the Rit Laundry Treatment Dye Fixative on fabrics that initially bleed, and I DO re-test the fabrics after treatment -- the product works!
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