gable428 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I made a blue batik/white fabric quilt. Looked great before I washed it. I did not prewash fabric. I used Retayne like I always do along with a color catcher sheet. Unfortunately, some of the blue dye ran into the white. The upside is that now my little doxies have a new quilt! This has never happened to me in the 8 years I\'ve been quilting. What could I have done differently to prevent this from happening? Thanks in advance for any suggestions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Can you wash it a few more times (without drying) to help release more of the dye? That might help it to wash out of the white areas... (just a thought) Take that quilt back from the dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Gable, I always prewash all my fabric...I have had this happen to me once on a Baltimore Album, hand quilted quilt and it made me sick! Here is something you might try. Put the quilt in a tub of water with synthrapol. The synthrapol will take out the excess dye. You can let it soak overnight. I have heard of people being able to rescue their quilts this way. Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsktsn3cats Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I had this happen just a few weeks ago with a QOV that I finished for someone. There were 2 quilts exactly the same and both had 3 strips of flannel for backing, one red, one white and one blue. The woman claims to have washed the flannel prior to sending it to me. I finished the quilts and put them in the washer with cold water and a brand new color catcher. The red bled all through to the front of the quilts. I begged for help from the MQ Resource forum boards and they told me to use synthrepol and wash in HOT water. I did that and the red came right out of one of the quilts. The other, I had to wash 3 times but it did finally come out. There is still hope. Give the synthrepol a try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Thank you for the replies. Synthrapol is my priority today! I\'ll let you know what happens. Stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 I Always use at least one, depending on the density of color, even 2 or 3 dye magnet sheets, or Color Catchers.. every time I wash a quilt.. It really helps, and costs so little compared to the quilt.. I\'ve had 3 in with one smaller quilt turn dark navy, but it stopped the color from migrating. PTL.. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gable428 Posted February 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Thank you ladies for suggesting this product. I used it last night and the blue came out of the white and now the quilt looks like it should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busybee Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Before you try going and getting that. Try cold water and Vinger and little salt. I had a hand embroadery quilt fade on white fabric and I thought I was doomed to pay for it . But do not dry in dryer until you get it out. Hot dryers will set the stains. It all came out and I was so relieved because that was my 2nd customer quilt. Quilt owner was so sorry it happened to me and she said it would of happened later if not do now. OXi Clean helps too. Nita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Gable, I\'m so glad to hear you rescued your quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsigler Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Same thing happened to me with a Jinny Beyer Galaxy of Stars quilt. I bought the kit, prewashed the fabrics, and after it was completed and on the guest bed, Bob (our cat) left a present on it, so I had to wash the quilt. The blue ran onto the light pink background. I was so mad, vowed to never buy RJR fabrics again. After two or three more washings, all the running color washed out and the quilt is beautiful again. I didn\'t use retayne or synthrapol, just laundered on gentle with my regular All Free & Clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 Donna, That is great news. I have not had this happen with current batiks before. I do not pre-wash ANYTHING. Wash, dry, iron fabric ...sounds like housework to me. YIKES Nita, I am going to keep your recipe. Do you think it would work for those marvy pens when I "overuse" them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenLummus Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 I have never heard of synthrepol. Where do you get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Karen, Most quiltshops carry synthrepol as well as dye companies. Many online stores carry it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabric007 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 I havent been able to find this product synthrapol...please advise me were to look...a quilt shop anywhere...I have had two quilts run...never before in 15 years has this happened to me...help...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 3, 2008 Report Share Posted July 3, 2008 Originally posted by fabric007 I havent been able to find this product synthrapol...please advise me were to look...a quilt shop anywhere...I have had two quilts run...never before in 15 years has this happened to me...help...thanks You can also order it from Dharma Trading, they have all kinds or dyes and the stuff to get it out as well. http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/2358432-AA.shtml?lnav=techniques_tubdye.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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