tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post1165227013752422194..comments2023-09-29T16:20:05.184+08:00Comments on Hibiscus Stitches: Advice/Opinions Please...Antheahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01279501248165096595noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-35221058447216002982014-07-01T20:54:52.770+08:002014-07-01T20:54:52.770+08:00http://www.ehow.com/way_5179113_laundry-tips-color...http://www.ehow.com/way_5179113_laundry-tips-color-bleeding.html<br /><br />Salt and vinegar seem to be suggested a lot. I've never actually tried it, though I do use vinegar in my fabric softener slot in every load of washing.<br /><br />And then there are sites that say that salt or vinegar aren't effective.<br />http://laundry.about.com/u/sty/laundryproblems/Your-Laundry-Questions-And-Answers/How-to-Prevent-Color-Bleeding-in-Clothes.htm<br /><br />http://laundry.about.com/od/laundryproblems/f/How-Can-I-Stop-Fabric-From-Bleeding-Dye-Stop-Clothes-Dye-Bleeding.htm<br /><br />I really love my colour catchers, so I'd suggest pre washing the fabric in cold water, making your quilt and then use colour catchers every time you wash the quilt.<br /><br />Not very helpful is it!Jenetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619378781482679540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-73005605805487670672014-07-01T11:33:40.967+08:002014-07-01T11:33:40.967+08:00I use vinegar to help dye take to fibre. But that...I use vinegar to help dye take to fibre. But that would involve a cup of vinegar to 9 ltrs of water and slow boil for 15 mins and let sit until water cold. Next day rinse in cold water. But that could just be too much for fabric.<br />Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18203034266623357526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-87425863747849371312014-06-29T20:26:24.392+08:002014-06-29T20:26:24.392+08:00I was also going to suggest salt.I was also going to suggest salt.Ondreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375358743415174254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-30772546623995570502014-06-29T17:09:36.312+08:002014-06-29T17:09:36.312+08:00Well, salt definitely sounds like its worth a try ...Well, salt definitely sounds like its worth a try - lots of votes for that one. When I dye with procion dyes I use metapex/syntrapol as Rose mentioned. I used this to wash some patchwork that I belatedly discovered had one red fabric than ran and it worked a treat. Good luck but if in doubt buy something else - not worth wasting the time and effort if it will be ruined by one wash. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-77997246918590986532014-06-29T14:47:48.719+08:002014-06-29T14:47:48.719+08:00I hope these bits of advice help you Anthea... I w...I hope these bits of advice help you Anthea... I will be interested to see what you end up dong and if it helps.Raewynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11123089629481933099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-72228743783893007432014-06-29T08:03:13.037+08:002014-06-29T08:03:13.037+08:00Hi Anthea, when I was making my great-nephews quil...Hi Anthea, when I was making my great-nephews quilt I had a red fabric that bled. I purchased a product called Syntrapol and it worked. People who dye their own fabrics use it to set the dye. Hopefully you can buy it there.<br />Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01146199195293648032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-7925853402879674652014-06-29T06:46:08.256+08:002014-06-29T06:46:08.256+08:00yea, I use the salt aswell but have only done so i...yea, I use the salt aswell but have only done so in small things like thread.... I would seriously consider a different fabric?????? <br />HugzFionahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497477051026460440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-10505430920375613952014-06-29T05:34:47.433+08:002014-06-29T05:34:47.433+08:00Hi Anthea I also use salt to set , good luck.Hi Anthea I also use salt to set , good luck.Helen https://www.blogger.com/profile/16056605194898188697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-42362547700299309672014-06-29T01:14:25.709+08:002014-06-29T01:14:25.709+08:00I always use salt and vinegar to stop color bleed....I always use salt and vinegar to stop color bleed...I know there are chemicals you can buy for this, but I have always just used what was on hand and it works...try a small test piece first and then go from there...hope you find a solution to your problem of dye bleed...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-30789633321197369852014-06-29T00:00:42.172+08:002014-06-29T00:00:42.172+08:00I'd definitely give the vinegar a go, it has w...I'd definitely give the vinegar a go, it has worked for me in the past. Good luck.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-89815646341777716502014-06-28T23:32:25.306+08:002014-06-28T23:32:25.306+08:00When I have tea dyed some fabric, it was advised t...When I have tea dyed some fabric, it was advised to use a bit of water and white vinegar to set the colour. So I would be you, I would do this, water and white vinegar to set the colour.Mii Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00208947393068786371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-70575846459920484032014-06-28T18:23:06.820+08:002014-06-28T18:23:06.820+08:00if it's a very special project i would be very...if it's a very special project i would be very worried it would ruin it when you wash it with that much stain coming out.........I would throw it.......<br /><br />I don't usually prewash fabrics.....<br /><br />normally when I wash a new quilt I include a about a 1/2 to 1 cup vinegar and 1/4 to 1/2 salt and a colour catcher or 2 if I think it could be bad.............<br /><br />goodluckChookyblue......https://www.blogger.com/profile/03673183082274488600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-81650788990781336332014-06-28T16:40:53.785+08:002014-06-28T16:40:53.785+08:00I have used salt to set colour in denim. Interesti...I have used salt to set colour in denim. Interesting about vinegar, it seems to be good for all types of things. Sharyn:)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13719164873283961861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-30742047597299391492014-06-28T16:09:06.105+08:002014-06-28T16:09:06.105+08:00Lots of good suggestions there Anthea! Good job yo...Lots of good suggestions there Anthea! Good job you tested that fabric first...I've used salt before to help set dyes when dyeing...here's a link to some other mordants (chemicals that help set dyes) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mordant#Common_dye_mordantsMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12594244181463706442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-5360951834933212692014-06-28T14:33:59.363+08:002014-06-28T14:33:59.363+08:00I'm no help. I'm not the domestic goddess....I'm no help. I'm not the domestic goddess. Cooking and ironing is pretty much all I do.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634366044408740241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-58715998635857128292014-06-28T14:28:13.228+08:002014-06-28T14:28:13.228+08:00I have used both salt and vinegar but find colour ...I have used both salt and vinegar but find colour catchers are the best. In fact some fabrics you have to use a colour catcher EVERYtime you wash it. Blues are the worst. Good luck.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151975887674467122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-18822322542522309892014-06-28T14:25:53.885+08:002014-06-28T14:25:53.885+08:00Good luckGood luckretdairyqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08834659886574468759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-87370799964511211012014-06-28T14:03:09.552+08:002014-06-28T14:03:09.552+08:00Hi Anthea I use salt to set my colours,good luck w...Hi Anthea I use salt to set my colours,good luck with your fabric.xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-58407344301265650872014-06-28T12:39:08.413+08:002014-06-28T12:39:08.413+08:00ditto vinegar - just keep washing it til no colour...ditto vinegar - just keep washing it til no colour runs - try some warm water too. Hope you can rid it of the dye and use it. Sounds like a gorgeous colour.<br />Of course you wear heels to do the laundry - doesn't everyone??? LIke you put on a pretty dress and do your makeup before your husband gets home from work!! Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240985402610409417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-8225829556054924972014-06-28T12:06:07.015+08:002014-06-28T12:06:07.015+08:00Salt and vinegar are the only things I know of tha...Salt and vinegar are the only things I know of that supposed to stop set fabric dyes.<br />Good luck Anthea..<br />Julia ♥Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207957464039686839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-46673303369970751532014-06-28T11:53:11.072+08:002014-06-28T11:53:11.072+08:00No laundry advice, but I want to see your heels!No laundry advice, but I want to see your heels!sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15640327513033693188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-34731397656463726002014-06-28T11:50:02.200+08:002014-06-28T11:50:02.200+08:00Salt in the washing waterSalt in the washing waterJindi's Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992636405509781373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258455195417687366.post-42321757694449735312014-06-28T11:38:07.357+08:002014-06-28T11:38:07.357+08:00Try using white vinegar in the water to set colour...Try using white vinegar in the water to set colour then rinse. Sometimes I cut a small sample to see if it works that way don`t loose too much dye out of fabric.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10824058039234234838noreply@blogger.com