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rag quilt fabric fading
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rag quilt fabric fading
I need to know what to do with red flannel that is going to fade that I want to use for a rag quilt. Should I wash it first and then if I do do I have to was the rest of the flannels that I will use so that all will be pre shrunk. I am only using 2 flannels for this project
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- zfatcat
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
I forgot to add....when I iron flannel after it's washed, I use sizing. This gets the fabric smoothe with out making it stiff.
Lori
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
Try washing it with Retayne.
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
How does Retayne compare to soaking in vinegar. And can Retayne be found at Wal-mart or do we need to go to the LQS?
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
Never tried the vinegar, so can't advise you on that. Retayne is not found at Walmart; only in quilt stores as far as I know.
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
Thanks, I'll check into that.
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
Try the color catcher sheet when you wash it. Worked for my rag quilt
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Re: rag quilt fabric fading
Evie,
I think I was at the FM store when I saw the Retayne in Springfield. I know I saw it in 2 of the stores and I think they were one of them.
Linda
I think I was at the FM store when I saw the Retayne in Springfield. I know I saw it in 2 of the stores and I think they were one of them.
Linda