Washing dilemma (after quilt finished)
#41
i had that happen before with some green fabric, mad me sick. but i use shout color catchers now and havent had anymore do that. they are sheets you put in the washer and the dyes that goes into the water somehow attractes to the sheets. sorry to hear about quilt.
#42
Originally Posted by KiwiQuilter
Oh my gosh - it's WORSE!!!
The cream fabric is no longer cream - it's a light teal (with the heavier blotches in patches).
Oh I could just cry.
I guess I'll keep washing it until no more dye comes out. Then I'm hanging it out to dry (e.g. whatever is left will get set by the heat).
(Yes the fabrics were pre-washed before piecing and quilting).
The cream fabric is no longer cream - it's a light teal (with the heavier blotches in patches).
Oh I could just cry.
I guess I'll keep washing it until no more dye comes out. Then I'm hanging it out to dry (e.g. whatever is left will get set by the heat).
(Yes the fabrics were pre-washed before piecing and quilting).
#43
sounds like she bought some fabric that she found out was really crappy and decided to get it the hell out of her store! i would be taking it back and showing her what happened and letting her know you probably wont be back and WILL be letting your other quilting friends in the area what happened maybe she will feel guilty enough to do something. sorry this happened i recently had a quilt fall apart from which i have determined is more than likely faulty fabric. good luck and like someone else said your mom will probably love it just because you made it for her just like all good moms would lol
#44
Took a look at your posting of the quilt in the photos, and NO wonder you were upset. Your quilt is absolutely gorgeous and Iam glad you were able to mostly fix it. I would definitely feed back to the quilt shop about the fabric, just in case she didn't know I am sure you wouldn't want another quilter to suffer the same dilema you did.
#46
Before the Color Catchers were made by Shout, they were sold in fabric stores. The original ones were untreated terry cloth and could be used many times. If you can't buy the Color Catchers by the box, order a yard of untreated cotton terry cloth and make your own. The untreated cotton is high priced but worth it if you can't find the boxed catchers.
#48
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Originally Posted by featherweight
OMG!! I am so sorry. Did you prewash the fabric? I sure hope someone out there can help you. With all the knowledge on this board I am sure they will come through for you... Fingers crossed for you!!!
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