peglu Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Does Vanish Thread need to be soaked? Does anyone know if It can be dissolved fully with spritzing, or do I need to really soak it? I really don't want to wash and block this quilt for many reasons. It is large and it has colored felt that I am not positive won't bleed with an overall soak. I have been spritzing it with warm water but I can't really tell if it is dissolving. Then again, does it matter? Thanks for any help. Peggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I don't honestly know, I've used it but soaked the block, I would try spritzing heavily on the area and see what happens, then if that doesn't work you can progress to more "dampness"...maybe a damp cloth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie H Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Peggy, I use the Vanish Lite in my DSM in the bobbin. All I have to do is lightly spritz the side with Vanish and pull the regular thread tail and all the stitches pop, pop, pop right out easily. I'm not sure how the Vanish Extra works though. I imagine it is a little bit thicker than the Vanish Lite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 Peggy you definitely need to soak it in warmish water. You shouldn't have to worry about the felt bleeding but do a test with a scrap just to be sure. I soak mine in the bathtub so I can get lots of water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted January 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 LOL Heidi. I was afraid you were going to say that. This is going to be a task. Then lay it out and block it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 LOL Heidi. I was afraid you were going to say that. This is going to be a task. Then lay it out and block it? Yes. It really isn't that bad. I usually soak it in the tub, let it drain after about 30 min. or so. Once most of the water has drained out I load it into the washer just to spin it dry. Then lay it out on the floor, either pin it to the carpet or use a piece of builder insulation to pin it to. If you use the insulation make sure it is covered to protect the color or lettering transferring on to your quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 I was thinking that I would add a color catcher to the soaking water just for insurance..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peglu Posted January 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2013 Well, I did it and it wasn't so bad. Rinsed it in the tub then put in the washer to spin a little. I blocked it on the floor and pinned it to the carpet. Thank goodness there was no bleeding. Heidi, how long does it take to dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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