Jenquilts Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Everyone, I purchased a GFG on eBay so that I could practice on my long arm. It is in very good condition stitch wise but it is discolored from age. Do you have any tips for trying to get the yellow out of the quilt....should I only launder after I have finished quilting or is it ok to work on it when it is just a quilt top. I did not pay too much for it but I would love to make it look white again;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewhappy Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 pics? Please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhwolf Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I'd put it in a bucket of Biz and let it soak for however long it takes to take out the discoloration. It won't affect the fabric and works wonderfully. Judy in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Quilt it first. If there are any fabrics on the quilt that you think may bleed, test by wetting a piece of wet white cotton and rubbing it on that fabric. Check to see it bleeding out a lot of color. A friend who is an antique dealer soaks all her yellowed linens in a solution of BIZ and cool water. Very gentle wash cycle, cold water , Repeat if necessary. I would include a handful of Color Catchers in the BIZ solution as well. Rinse and lay flat to dry. Good luck, and hope you post pictures when it's finished. BTW, I have used this method on a quilt, and it turned out fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspingler Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I've used Orvus (horse shampoo) and it works wonders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Jen, This is a new product that I haven't used but it sounds as though it might be what you are looking for. Sue http://www.cozyquilt.com/Aspx/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2161 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Does the Biz work on getting out dyes? I inherited some linen from my sister that have a blue dye on them. They were in a bag that got wet. I have soaked in amioina water for weeks and that got some of it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zora Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 I personally would not quilt it first. There is a product called Vintage Textile Soak..I found some on ebay.. but there are a number of recipes you can make yourself. Just do a search on "vintage linen soak" and a bunch of them will come up. Since you don't know how the other fabrics will react, I wouldn't go to the work of quilting beforehand. If the top fades or is damaged by the soaking process, you are only out the price of the top, not the cost of batting and backing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenquilts Posted November 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thanks everyone, I'll try to take pictures tomorrow. I may try the Biz first or the advise from Lynn...I did receive a "special" cleaning solution with one of my other eBay tops. Maybe that will work. sew happy...I was just in Bozeman last month on tour with the Air Force Band...did you happen to go to the concert? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 I would definitely soak in the tub with Biz. Martha Pullen recommends this method and she soaks all her heirloom clothing that way for up to a week! Lynn - To remove excess dye you need to soak it in Synthapol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted November 27, 2011 Report Share Posted November 27, 2011 Thank you Heidi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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