Preventing Quilt from Bleeding on Itself?

Certain fabrics and dyes tend to bleed in the wash. Having this happen to a quilt that you spent hours making or to an heirloom one is saddening. Color Catchers in the wash help, as does vinegar, or salt. Read on for other helpful tips about preventing a quilt from bleeding on itself.

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Question: Preventing Quilt from Bleeding on Itself?

dadkstanley

January 20, 2017

How do I keep purple from bleeding on white? It is a quilt and the purple wants to bleed.

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Judy
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January 20, 20170 found this helpful

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Wash in cold water and use color-catching sheets. You might want to dry-clean the item to make sure it doesn't bleed.

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havanadaydream

January 20, 20170 found this helpful

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Vinegar! It won't run. Add a half cup to the wash cycle

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cybergrannie
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January 21, 20170 found this helpful

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I would try Color Catcher or Grandma's Secret Spot Remover (usually recommended by Quilting shops).

Both of these can be found at Walmart or Amazon and are easy to use.

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Leware T.

January 22, 20170 found this helpful

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Wash with a cup of salt in the water. This is only needed on the initial washing. For safety's sake always throw a couple of Color Catchers in the wash with the quilt. It works!

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