You go girl!! Well done! I would look for a product in the laundry section, some sort of dye magnet. I know they are out there, just can't think of a name.
Shout makes Color Sheets, which come in a box and look like dryer sheets. They absorb excess dye. I prewash now, but I didn't used to, and I've never had a problem with high-quality fabrics.
LOVE this. Love how it turned out. I am really gunning for 9-patches, now. But this is a particularly beautiful interpretation. Thank you so much for sharing.
Very nice 9-patch! I love scrappy quilts. I've heard salt (or was it vinegar) in the rinse stops colours bleeding. Or maybe I've got a hankering for fish and chips...hmmmm.... Love your NYC pics - always happy to see scenes from one of my favourite places on earth!
Very nice 9-patch! I love scrappy quilts. I've heard salt (or was it vinegar) in the rinse stops colours bleeding. Or maybe I've got a hankering for fish and chips...hmmmm.... Love your NYC pics - always happy to see scenes from one of my favourite places on earth!
I have never pre-washed my fabrics and I put a cup of salt in the wash with the quilt to prevent bleeding and it has ALWAYS worked. I totally recommend it.
Congrats Victoria, it looks great! I just came across a book at the library called "The Quilters Kitchen" and was wondering if you ever read it...it has recipes in it too...reminded me of you and your two blogs :)
The finished 9 patch quilt top is lovely. Congratulations on getting it done. I use Shout Color Catcher sheets too. They are great and if you have not pre wash your fabrics (like I do) I will use 2 to 3 sheets in the first wash. There are 24 sheets in one box and the box is white with blue. Good luck getting the quilting done.
Wow, the quilt looks great! Congrats on the finish! As far as the color bleeding, I would use a color catcher (you can even use a plain white washcloth) but what I highly recommend is washing the quilt with Synthropol. It's a special soap used for washing hand-dyes and it floats the extra dye out and helps prevent it from 'sticking' to other fabrics in the quilt. I use it to pre-wash all my fabrics now. It's not real cheap, but well worth it. Any good quilt store should carry it
color catchers-nothing like them. James did him laundry-new jeans and grey sweatshirt and white T- all the color was on the CC sheets. Fabulous!! I get them at Stop n Shop oout here.
I have used the color catcher successfully, but on my racecar quilt, it wasn't enough- the red still ran. On the second wash, I threw in a little oxi-clean powder with the color catcher and that did the trick.
YIPPEEE! YAHOOO! The 9 Patch gather quilt top done!
congratulations...the dreaded nine patch is finished! It looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI've never used anything for colorfastness, but I know they have tons of products out there...maybe someone else can help
You go girl!! Well done! I would look for a product in the laundry section, some sort of dye magnet. I know they are out there, just can't think of a name.
ReplyDeleteShout makes Color Sheets, which come in a box and look like dryer sheets. They absorb excess dye. I prewash now, but I didn't used to, and I've never had a problem with high-quality fabrics.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this. Love how it turned out. I am really gunning for 9-patches, now. But this is a particularly beautiful interpretation. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice 9-patch! I love scrappy quilts. I've heard salt (or was it vinegar) in the rinse stops colours bleeding. Or maybe I've got a hankering for fish and chips...hmmmm....
ReplyDeleteLove your NYC pics - always happy to see scenes from one of my favourite places on earth!
Very nice 9-patch! I love scrappy quilts. I've heard salt (or was it vinegar) in the rinse stops colours bleeding. Or maybe I've got a hankering for fish and chips...hmmmm....
ReplyDeleteLove your NYC pics - always happy to see scenes from one of my favourite places on earth!
I have never pre-washed my fabrics and I put a cup of salt in the wash with the quilt to prevent bleeding and it has ALWAYS worked. I totally recommend it.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Victoria, it looks great! I just came across a book at the library called "The Quilters Kitchen" and was wondering if you ever read it...it has recipes in it too...reminded me of you and your two blogs :)
ReplyDeleteThe finished 9 patch quilt top is lovely. Congratulations on getting it done.
ReplyDeleteI use Shout Color Catcher sheets too. They are great and if you have not pre wash your fabrics (like I do) I will use 2 to 3 sheets in the first wash. There are 24 sheets in one box and the box is white with blue. Good luck getting the quilting done.
It's wonderful! I use the Colour Catcher sheets as well when I'm not sure about a fabric colour. It has never failed me.
ReplyDeleteWow, the quilt looks great! Congrats on the finish!
ReplyDeleteAs far as the color bleeding, I would use a color catcher (you can even use a plain white washcloth) but what I highly recommend is washing the quilt with Synthropol. It's a special soap used for washing hand-dyes and it floats the extra dye out and helps prevent it from 'sticking' to other fabrics in the quilt. I use it to pre-wash all my fabrics now. It's not real cheap, but well worth it. Any good quilt store should carry it
wheee fun. I can't believe how quickly you get things done. amazing. I throw about 10 Color Catchers in the wash and that works.
ReplyDeleteI use Shout Color Catchers and have always been happy with the results. With the light background I'd throw in 2 or 3.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that color catchers work well. I don't pre-wash & have never had a problem...
ReplyDeletecolor catchers-nothing like them. James did him laundry-new jeans and grey sweatshirt and white T- all the color was on the CC sheets. Fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI get them at Stop n Shop oout here.
I have used the color catcher successfully, but on my racecar quilt, it wasn't enough- the red still ran. On the second wash, I threw in a little oxi-clean powder with the color catcher and that did the trick.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! You beat me to the finish line. I love it.
ReplyDeleteShout Color Catchers works miracles, my friend...I am loving this, V, LOVING IT!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Happy to see how nice you made this quilt. I also think a color catcher sheet is a rigth solution.
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Looks terrific! You did wonderful!
ReplyDeleteV, it looks great! Congrats! Glad I got to be a part of it.
ReplyDeleteoh, how i love this quilt! i, too, am smitten by the 9 patch. it's so so good. i LOVE your layout here. nice work!
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