I believe that using white fabric that will not accept excess dye is as important as using a red that does not bleed. I have had an issue with one of my red and white scrap quilts where some of the red fabric bled, and some of the white and cream fabrics picked up the excess dye. But only some of the white fabrics did, and they were generally Modas. That is why I chose Kona white for these quilts.
To remove the oil spot, I squirted blue Dawn dishwashing liquid directly on the stain. Then I filled my laundry sink with warmish water, added a color catcher, and soaked the spot for about a half hour. After soaking, I transferred the quilt to my washing machine, added a few more color catchers and washed the quilt in warm water. I was willing to risk a bleeding red to have a better chance of removing the oil.
Fortunately, all the oil came out. Fortunately, I had also added the color catchers!
I love the way this quilt crinkled up after it was washed. Now I'm feeling brave enough to wash my other red and white quilts.
The one hanging on the wall has been up for about 3 years and is looking a little dusty!
5 comments:
I worried about you washing that oil spot out. I'm so glad it all turned out well for you and your quilt. Your staircase and banister look wonderful.
That was a bit scary! Were you holding your breath? Glad it all worked so beautifully.
I hope that is only a shadow in the photo or was that the before shot.
I'm so glad washing this beautiful quilt worked out well. I love your display of quilts. Do you leave them out year round?
Glad it came out ok.
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