What do you do for bleeding?

11 years ago

Even though I had washed all the fabrics in my Baby Honu quilt, one of the very dark blue/green batiks bled into the yellow. It's not terrible, but I'd like to try to clean it up if possible. Is there a product or process you recommend?

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magothyrivergirl
11 years ago
Do not put it into the dryer until the bleeding stops. The heat sets the dye. I am a prewasher & it makes me crazy when this happens!
Wash again, using a mild detergent (I like Dreft). If you have a HE washer, use the extra rinse cycle (cold water) and use about 5 Color Catchers.
Hopefully it is fugitive dyes that landed on the other parts of the quilt and will now land on the Color Catchers.
Do not let the wet quilt lay on itself. Take it out of the washer immediately.
Hope this works!
grammyp
11 years ago
Had to look at that twice, sure glad it was the fabric and not you. Yup, that usually works for me. I pre-wash, too, but it still happens sometimes (especially with darker colors)

beverly

This post was edited by grammyp on Tue, Sep 16, 14 at 16:43
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loisflan
Original Author
11 years ago
I, of course, didn't notice the bleeding until I had taken the quilt out of the dryer. The dark seam allowances always show through the light colors when the quilt is wet. I dried it on the gentle cycle which really doesn't get hot, and I took it out damp. I'll try washing it again. What do you think of spraying the affected areas with a pre-spotter like Resolve? I guess next time I'll be more careful with those highly saturated color batiks.
nannykins
11 years ago
First glance, I thought you had cut yourself and were bleeding. Probably easier to remedy than the quilt. Hope it clears up.
Theresa
magothyrivergirl
11 years ago
I would not use Resolve -- wash it again as soon as you get a chance using the Color Catchers -- it is likely fugitive dyes and will be loose in the water again and land on the Color Catchers. I also tumble dry with the Color Catchers.
User
11 years ago
Whew! I happened to see the subject over there on the side and thought OMG! LOL! Anyways, glad it's just the fabric. Yes I agree with the color catchers. I wouldn't use anything else though.
true4uca
11 years ago
Just read this tip on another site.
To Stop Colors Running
Mix using a 2 cup container
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 Tbsp. any dertergent
Add to washer with one color catcher (optional), and wash as usual.
true4uca
11 years ago
Just read this tip on another site.
To Stop Colors Running
Mix using a 2 cup container
2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 Tbsp. any dertergent
Add to washer with one color catcher (optional), and wash as usual.