Washing fabric
#91
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Originally Posted by nature1953
Don"t wash fabric that you are going to use for any fussy cutting or kalidioscope projects because we had folks in a class once who did and their projects would never come out
the way they were supposed to be. I don't know why but they don't.
the way they were supposed to be. I don't know why but they don't.
I fussy cut each piece individually.
#93
A friend of mine once said she doesn't wash fabrics before because she doesn't want her quilts to look old before she makes them. If I wash a quilt I always use vinegar in the wash to help keep the colors from running. Otherwise, I try not to wash quilts.
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An interesting article about dyes and setting dyes
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml
#95
I bought a piece of dearer of red fabric since it was the only one I could get. well I washed it to get the excess dye out of it and it kept bleeding. I used 2-44gallon drums of cold water and it still bled. I returned it to shop and got the brand I always buy. Now I wash all my fabric in hot soapy water and put salt and vinegar in the water to help set the dye, leaving the water to go cold. When I rinse the fabric I do it in hot water, if it bleeds I repeat the process, but it never has so far. Thank goodness, we only have tanks and can't afford water wastage. I just read you link on dyeing and I still think for me any way salt and vinegar together stops the dye from bleeding.
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
An interesting article about dyes and setting dyes
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml
http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/settingdye.shtml
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I get all of them confused, too.
My method is to wash/soak the fabric until the water runs clear - or clear "enough"
My reason is that I am reasonably sure that the quilt will need to be washed at some time. I am also reasonably sure that the recipient will not be aware of all these techniques - about the best I hope for is "wash in warm or cold water - on a gentle cycle - and avoiding bleach or bleach-like substances"
My method is to wash/soak the fabric until the water runs clear - or clear "enough"
My reason is that I am reasonably sure that the quilt will need to be washed at some time. I am also reasonably sure that the recipient will not be aware of all these techniques - about the best I hope for is "wash in warm or cold water - on a gentle cycle - and avoiding bleach or bleach-like substances"
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