I embroidered "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" the blue thread did bleed. I tried many things. I finally soaked it in Oxy Clean. Worked very well.

I think it just looks a little old and worn out. I dont think it looks bad at all. I would finish it.

I agree with Jan. I think the run makes the quilt look like an antique. Thus, if the chemicals don't work after you launder it, you will have an instant antique. You can call it "limited edition." froggyintexas

I LIKE the effect of the bleeding....especially if it's dispersed throughout your blocks. It provides some additional interest and makes the blocks look VERY "vintage". Once the blocks are made into the quilt, I personally would hope that there would be MORE bleeding because it looks like the lighter fabrics were over-dyed or hand-dyed and it softens the overall effect. Embrace the "funkiness"!

When life sends you lemons, make lemonade.......

Never knew that about Dawn!

HAVE YOU TRIED THE STRIPS YOU CAN BUY AT THE GROCERY STORE? i HAD RED ON WHITE AND WHEN I USED THAT IT TOOK IT RIGHT OUT.

I love this post!! I often just kind of "roll with it" when something goes wrong, particularly if it's something just for me.

BUT, to remove it...I know RIT makes a color remover now as well; might be easier to find locally than Synthropol (I've seen it at Joann's.) I haven't used it myself but one of my coworkers (who makes her own clothes) swears by it.

You might be able to just hand wash these blocks to get the bleed out; maybe put a little fray check along the edges if the fabric seems prone to raveling. If just a little humidity made it bleed, a sink full of water and a little soap might be enough to pull it back out.

This is what I would do also. Finish it. Wash with synthropol ( Keeps excess dye suspended in water). Love it and use it!
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