I have heard that some red fabric can bleed, is there away to treat it so it won't bleed?
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You can buy Retayne in most LQS and it will help set the dye :D:D:D
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thank you
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Amma's right...Retayne is good. I got into the habit of washing everything prior to using it, for this reason and because of shrinkage and I buy vintage as well. To be quite honest if I get something that bleeds (which for me has been very rare) I don't use it in a quilt.
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sorry very new to quilting. then i sould wash first and if it bleeds don't use it. I want to make lap quilt to give to seniors in the rest home. they would be washed alot
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Don't apologise, it's a very sensible question, and you will find, some quilter's pre-wash and other's don't. As it is for a rest-home and they won't be using time consuming washing/care methods I would pre-wash.
Look forward to seeing your quilt and don't be worried about any kind of question. Everyone here is very kind and helpful. |
Welcome, PURPLEROSE! You will find this is a great site, with lots of friendly and helpful people here!
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I can see that. i welcome all the advice i can get.
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Originally Posted by PURPLEROSE
sorry very new to quilting. then i sould wash first and if it bleeds don't use it. I want to make lap quilt to give to seniors in the rest home. they would be washed alot
A bleeder fabric gets washed in Retayne and tested again. A few might need a second treatment in Retayne. The only way I won't use a fabric is if it is still bleeding after two treatments with Retayne. I have never found fabric shrinkage to be a problem. A little shrinkage makes the quilt "crinkle" like antique quilts. Flannel I usually wash and dry twice because it can shrink so drastically. |
thank you for advice. thaking lots of notes :lol:
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