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by **Vivianne** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:01 pm

Jenny, I know there is a product called dye catcher which you can put in the wash with it. Maybe see if Spotlight or your local Quilt shop has some.

by **jennyo** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:23 pm

Thanks Vivienne! =D>

I googled it and it came up with Dylon Colour Catcher which can be bought at Countdown for $7.50 for a box of 12 sheets! Will definitely give it a go (willbe useful for other laundry as well!

). Hope it works!!
Since you're a quilting expert, what would you have done to avoid this problem in the first place?

by **RachaelD** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:24 pm

You can also get another product called run away which takes the dye runs out if they have already happened.

by **Vivianne** » Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:26 pm

I can't say I have, I don't prewash any fabric :oops:

Just been lucky. I have tested for colour fastness using scraps after making a quilt (thought I better before selling it), but haven't had any problems so far.

by **jennyo** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 10:52 pm

My first two quilting projects DONE! I am so pleased! Thanks for all your help everyone!

by **sjl** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:04 pm

Well done, I love your colour choices, and a pieced back as well!

by **jennyo** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 11:15 pm

No it's not actually! The middle photo is the back and it's called a 'cheater quilt'. It's printed that way and is from the same line as I used for the front. I love the fabric (and like the back more than the front I think even though the front was so much more work!)