lindasewsit Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 HI! What is the name of the stuff you can put into your washer when you wash a quilt that has potential bleeding problems? I need to give my customer a heads up on the quilt I am working on. It is red and white. I was using a damp white wash cloth to wipe off my marks off the red and it left red marks on the wash cloth!! thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I've seen color catchers recommended. I use Retayne for washing out hand dyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I agree with Bonnie. I too use Retayne...and follow the recommend dose on the bottle. Color Catchers also work wonders. I like the Shout ones better than the off-brands you can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 She'll want to use Synthrapol to remove the excess dye. Retayne will set the colors. I soak mine in the tub with lots of warm water. The bottle says hot water but that scares me to death! LOL Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Heidi, will this be a problem that the quilt is already made and of course will be quilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnieland Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I use a little bit of Synthrapol with Color Catchers after the quilt is quilted, and it hasn't failed me yet. The Synthrapol pulls the excess dye from the fabric, and the Color Catchers absorb it rather than allowing it to bleed into the lighter colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks, Louise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Sorry Linda I was busy playing with Kailey! LOL It was bed time soon so she was ready to go home. She basically puts herself to bed when it is time and she likes her schedule. She will let you know when it is lunch time, nap time, dinner time and bed time. I'm loving her pieces while I'm here! OK onto the synthrapol, no it shouldn't matter that the quilt is all together. Just tell her to let it drain and not try to lift it when it is soaking wet without supporting the weight of the quilt. I usually let it soak, drain, rinse and then throw it in the washer to spin out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merryjo2003 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Ditto, Louise! I had one customer with an antique quilt I had quilted for her. It was red and white of course, and bled really bad when she washed it. She called to tell me what happened (in tears), and ask for advise. I told her not to dry it and to bring it over and I would try to "get the red out". I figured I couldn't make it any worse. Well, I washed it in synthropol with color catchers 5 times. Each time about 50% of the red came out of the white until it was gone. Made a believer out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fineseams Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Argh. Heidi is right. Retayne is for setting hand dyes. Synthrapol is for "floating" out the excess dye. I just got confused this morning. You definitely do not want to set the bleeding dye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Huh...i learned something here. I only have retayne and color catchers...and haven't had a problem. I am thinking now that the color catchers have saved me...and not retayne. Looks like I need to get synthrapol to keep on hand! Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'm with Kristina, I have always used Retayne and color catchers but I usually wash fabric before I use it. It sounds like I need to get a bottle of Synthrapol to keep on hand. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted February 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2013 THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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