Article: Let's Talk About Bleeding Fabrics

 

If you are concerned about fabrics running after your quilt is washed this is an interesting article.  When I washed all the quilts which were donated to Project Linus, two of them ran, right through to the back of the quilt.  This happened despite using two Colour Catchers per quilt in the wash.  I corrected this by rewashing a second time with laundry detergent.  The article mentions using Dawn "soap".  Soap and detergent are two different things.  While Dawn is a detergent, you will have more chance of success with a laundry detergent.  They are formulated to prevent colours from migrating.  Although Dawn or any other dishwashing detergent is an excellent stain remover it shouldn't be used in large quantities in your washer.