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04-01-2010, 01:27 PM

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QuiltQtrs

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What is a dye catcher sheet? Brand? Where to buy?

04-01-2010, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Horsestitcher

I use regular Tide and throw a cup of white vinegar in the washer. It sets the colors.

That's what works for me, knock on wood, I have never had a bleed yet even with my son's cranberry and white quilt.

04-01-2010, 03:14 PM

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Orvis, it is sold at quilt shops. but you can get it at Tractor Supply. It is used for washing horses. I know, crazy. Cheeper at supply store. Very gentle. I know someone that washes her hair with it.

04-01-2010, 03:26 PM

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Sparky

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I was just wondering if you have a front loading machine, will synthrapol still be able to work with the low water level?

04-01-2010, 03:41 PM

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I have no clue as to what to use. I guess I would use my cheap laundry soap. Penny

04-01-2010, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

You need to be careful with Woolite, I believe that it has a bleaching agent in it. At least it used to, I was told to never wash my needlework (cross stitch) with it because of that.

I heard this too, which is why I don't use it either for needlework etc.

04-01-2010, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bearspaws

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim's Gem

You need to be careful with Woolite, I believe that it has a bleaching agent in it. At least it used to, I was told to never wash my needlework (cross stitch) with it because of that.

I heard this too, which is why I don't use it either for needlework etc.

That amazes me as I thought they advertised to use for all your hand washables. Guess formulations have changed. I was considering getting woolite for my quilts but tide has never hurt them but I do NOT buy the tide with bleach either.

04-01-2010, 04:41 PM

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EllaBud

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Originally Posted by QuiltQtrs

What is a dye catcher sheet? Brand? Where to buy?

The dye catcher sheets are called "Shout Color Catcher". It comes in a box. I think that there are 3. You can get them at Walmart or your local supermarket. They're great and they really do work!