Originally Posted by Barbie
I usually prewash my fabrics. Reds and very dark colors are especially bad about colors running in the wash. Shrinkage is not such a big deal with me; but I do panic when I seen a color faded onto the light colors. That said, I just finished a redwork quilt top. When I put the blocks together, I spritzed them with Mary's Ellen's Best Press as I pressed the top. The red embroidery thread ran on two of the blocks before I realized what was going on. Next time I am going to dip the finished blocks in a vinegar water to set the color before I press them. Live and learn.
Hi! I accidentally spritzed some Mary Ellen's Best Press onto some calligraphy done with Pigma Pen, heat set inks, and the color ran also. They do not divulge what is in the bottle. I have no idea why it makes colors run. I absolutely love how the spray works to restore body after washing fabric but that aspect (running colors) is something I'll have to be more careful about. Pat