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    Old 06-21-2011, 05:15 PM
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    So sorry! I'm used to prewashing everything because I garment sew as well.
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    Old 06-21-2011, 08:13 PM
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    So sorry that happened.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 06:52 AM
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    prewashing has it's pros and cons. Anytime I have a wide variety of color values, I always prewash. However, if I just get a new collection, and it's close in bright colors, I just wash the finished product with a color catcher. All of my stash is prewashed. I don't mixed prewashed fabric with unwashed fabric in a project.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 07:53 AM
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    I have just washed and now have it inthe dryer a quilt that had some red run into it and it has been washed and dryed several times since then. Decided to take my own advice and wash it in Awesome. I soaked it a full day then washed it and the stain is out. GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING.!!!! really didn't expect it after this long a time and so many washings.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 09:36 AM
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    Originally Posted by Annette Searcy
    I have just washed and now have it inthe dryer a quilt that had some red run into it and it has been washed and dryed several times since then. Decided to take my own advice and wash it in Awesome. I soaked it a full day then washed it and the stain is out. GREAT DAY IN THE MORNING.!!!! really didn't expect it after this long a time and so many washings.
    You said you washed the quilt in Awesome, is that something that is for washing quilts or did you just use that word in you post? If this is something for washing quilts, where can one get it? I haven't heard of this before. I am still trying to get a dye run out of my daughter's quilt. I had prewashed all fabric, but it still had a dye run the first time it was washed. I have used retayne and synthrol both, soaked it in oxy and used everything I have been told about.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 10:05 AM
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    I have never heard of Awesome, where can I get it. I tried using the rit color remover yesterday and the quilt looks better, but still the beige is tinged.
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    Old 06-22-2011, 02:26 PM
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    We have Dollar General, Family Dollar and Dollar Tree discount stores here thats where I get mine but I think Wal-Mart has it too. Its just a cleaner like Mr. Clean,etc. thats just came out in thw last couple of months. Its great for any cleaning. I cleaned inside of my car, my carpet, and use it in the dishwater(.don't have a dishwasher) when I have greasy dishes.
    You might can find Awesome at a home center Like Home Depot or Lowe's. Hope you can find it.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 04:33 PM
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    I would wash it again with several color catchers again. The one I use is kind of a terrycloth and it seems to work well. I usually don't wash.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 04:47 PM
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    try
    www.lastotallyawesome.com
    maybe they willbe able to tell you where to find it. I checked and Wal-Mart doesn't have it. but try Home Depot or Lowe's some home improvement store. I haven't checked them yet because a Family Dollar is just 3 blocks from my house. That stuff really works. Hope you can find it and that it works for you.
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    Old 06-24-2011, 05:02 PM
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    Oh I have been there too... so I really understand how you feel. In my case the fabrics were pre-washed!!!

    Make sure you use a color catcher when pre-washing too :)
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