I am in the process of making a quilt and I didn't pre-wash the fabric's before cutting, so I was wanting to know the safest way to wash them once I have completed the quilt. The fabric's and thread are all 100% cotton and the colors are creams, browns and reds. I know it would have been better to pre-wash first so please don't tell me that... but I started cutting the fabric's in a hurry.
2007-01-06 11:10:12 · 10 answers · asked by tajboyd 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Use ALL cold water..Wash & rinse cycle..use a mild detergent, and last but not least~ (Here's the secret:) add a cup or two of salt! I read that years ago about it helping jeans not to fade and to hold their color. I know there are some "color stay" detergents available now too, but I'd throw the salt in too! Good Luck! I hope your quilt turns out beautiful..you have alot more patience than I do:)
2007-01-06 11:21:39 · answer #1 · answered by kandl722 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to wash in cold water and Woolite (if that product is still on the market) or a mild baby laundry soap.
The quilt sounds beautiful. One of these days I would like to make one.
2007-01-06 11:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water wash and Cheer detergent.
I think Rit, and probably some other companies, also make something that you can use to absorb color from the water before it sets back into the fabrics.
2007-01-06 11:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash in cool or cold water with Woolite -
Not hot , nor warm . . . and no harsh detergents.
There may still be some bleed but they make a washer sheet that is suppose to absorb dyes in the wash.
2007-01-06 11:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold water and a gentle detergent such as woolite will help to keep your colors from running. make sure to rinse the quilt well so that if the colors do run, they may not stain the cream. good luck :)
2007-01-06 11:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Jen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in the journey that they are sparkling outfits alongside with denims or sweaters, you won't be able to give up them thoroughly. The instructions frequently say that on a regular wash, wash the garments through themselves. After that confirm you're isolating you outfits. I continuously do whites, light fixtures, and darks. Then wash the darkish hues on chilly. light fixtures on warmth and whites on warm with bleach.
2016-10-16 23:56:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash stuff in cold water if they are bright colored.. as in red .. blue .. Wash other whites in warm.
2007-01-06 11:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash with cold water
2007-01-06 11:18:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold water, maybe even some sort of delicate setting.
2007-01-06 11:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by too_live_forever 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wash your darks and lights separatley. and hot water makes colors run.
2007-01-06 11:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋