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Color Catcher question

10 years ago

Being the hoarder that I am, I have a huge stack of used Color Catchers. At one time I had planned on using them for foundation piecing a string quilt, but read somewhere (can't remember where) they shouldn't be used for quilting. Does anyone know if this is true or not?

Thanks.

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msmeow
10 years ago
Do you know why they shouldn't be used? They seem a little heavy to use as foundations; might make the quilt stiff.

My only concern would be that the dye that was caught might get loose again.

Donna
geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
10 years ago
I haven't heard/read that they shouldn't be used. Would they be too heavy for long-arm quilting?
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trouzernc
10 years ago
I've recycled used dryer sheets for foundation piecing, but I would be hesitant to use Color Catchers due to any chemicals that might be in them and yes, any dye they "caught" releasing in future washings of a quilt. Read the box and see if there is any mention of only one use per sheet.

Teresa

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