What is/are "Color Catcher"?
04-26-2011, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by schneidv
Hi, I'm new to this site and made a baby quilt for my daughter that has red, yellow, and white in it. I need to find a way to wash this so the colors won't bleed. HELP! I hate washing fabric before I use it even though I know I should. But now am trying to find a way to wash it to make it nice and soft yet not have it bleed together. Thanks for any/all help!!!!
04-27-2011, 12:01 PM
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Welcome! I've learned to wash my fabrics after I had a run in (pun intended!) with reds and blacks. Before the dye magnets were available, I used vinegar with cold water to set the colors and didn't have any trouble. The problem I found with the sheets, are fabrics that continue to bleed after the first wash, espcially if hot water gets used. Once you've given the quilt to someone, you don't know how they'll wash the item. Ergo, I make sure that fabric won't bleed before I send it off.
04-27-2011, 12:41 PM
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So do you think I should 'set' the color first by washing with vinegar in cold water and then perhaps rewashing with the color catchers? Most everyone has agreed they've had great luck with them but I sure would hate to ruin my new grandson's quilt! And so many nice people on here from all over the world. I'm impressed. Nice to meet you all from the show me state of Missouri
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