Unhappy with fabric

[Rose92]

I bought online a good quality flannel panel for a baby quilt. Then, because I was pressed for time I went to Joann's to buy matching solid flannel in pastel colors to do the borders and backing. Upon everyone's recommendations, I washed it all first. Unfortunately I washed it all together. The turquoise(Joann's)bled and left a blue cast on everything, the pale green (Joann's)faded out, and the yellow (Joann's) looks dirty from the turquoise.

Any way for me to salvage this or should I just bite the bullet and order higher quality flannel on line?

Linda

[Cathy32078]

I don't know Linda but I wonder if you washed ea pc seperately in the sink with a Color Catcher Sheet made by Shout if that would salvage it? I love those things! Might be worth a try.

Hugs

[1quiltinnana]

Always wash fabrics separately to avoid color dye bleeding into other fabric. Sorry this has happened to yours. Try to salvage it first before buying more fabric. Good Luck.

[MoCrafter]

I bought a lot of flannel at JoAnn's last year, the day after Thanksgiving, as I wanted to make quillows for everyone in our family. Oh my, I was disappointed. It not only faded and shrunk, but it also wasn't as wide as regular fabric, so I didn't have enough fabric bought. I ended up having to resize the quillows. It worked out, but I will leave the flannel alone at JoAnn's. (The red flannel was really bad about fading. I ended up soaking it in vinegar to set the die.) I would try the color catchers. Hope this works for you.

Winona

[sewbug]

I'd wash the whole thing using warm water, bleach and detergent. Can't hurt it anymore and at least it will get the dullness out.

[Rose92]

Thanks so much for your input. You all are so helpful!

Linda

[institcheswithrosie]

I agree with Cathy, try the Color Catchers. They are great.