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I just saw a thread saying that batiks might bleed. I just started making this starflower quilt for my son and I don't normally pre-wash my fabric. I am using cream for the background so should I prewash the batiks just in case? Here is a pic of the block:
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YES!! I would definately was them before making the blocks. I would use some Retyne to soak them in and then wash. I do this with all batiks and am always amazed at how much color is in the water.
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To answer your question..I really advise you to prewash your fabric. I know many members on the board rely on Color Catchers, and have good luck with them, but I always play it safe and prewash. I put too much time into making things to have it ruined by a bleeding fabric.
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Yep better to be safe than sorry after you put all the time and love into making the quilt..or make one block and wash it first to see how much it will bleed. Good luck!
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uuummm, I never pre-wash, even batiks (and batiks are what I use most), but I do buy the LQS quality batiks, cuz' I did have one from Joann's bleed (even after 3 - 4 washes). But i use retyne and a color catcher the first time I wash the quilt.
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Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Yep better to be safe than sorry after you put all the time and love into making the quilt..or make one block and wash it first to see how much it will bleed. Good luck!
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b |
yes and treat it with retayne first.
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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Yep better to be safe than sorry after you put all the time and love into making the quilt..or make one block and wash it first to see how much it will bleed. Good luck!
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b |
any dark or red batik, I pre wash, the others I rely on color catchers.
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thanks for your tip
Originally Posted by Kas
Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
Originally Posted by crafty_linda_b
Yep better to be safe than sorry after you put all the time and love into making the quilt..or make one block and wash it first to see how much it will bleed. Good luck!
Happy Stitchin' crafty_linda_b |
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