tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post2040573731699625748..comments2024-03-18T15:18:57.324-05:00Comments on crazy mom quilts: Christmas coinsAmanda Jeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-1072918725497138732010-12-12T00:11:17.028-06:002010-12-12T00:11:17.028-06:00I agree with previous post by Kelly. Try the vine...I agree with previous post by Kelly. Try the vinegar in the first wash load - along with Color Catchers. Vinegar helps set the colors. Prior to making clothing, I like to pre-wash or at least soak my fabric with the vinegar/water solution. Like you, I don't pre-wash quilt fabrics, but the vinegar in the wash should help. Here's another trick I learned online: (You might not want to do with this with a quilt though!) If the colors bleed, fill up a (very) large pot of water and boil it on the stove. Carefully add either vinegar or Oxi-clean (I've tried both, but not at the same time) and put your garment or item that bled into the water. Stir for a minute or so, and pull it out of the water. Then wash as usual, perhaps even with a Color Catcher. This has worked for me on two occasions when I had white garments turn pink in my load of red laundry. You could Google it and find a more exact ratio of vinegar or Oxi-clean to water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32237085940075534632008-12-23T19:05:00.000-06:002008-12-23T19:05:00.000-06:00I too don't pre-wash my fabrics (a point I also do...I too don't pre-wash my fabrics (a point I also don't like to debate) and I have a solution to the bleed problem: pour a couple of cups of white vinegar into the wash with the quilt. It is the same principle as with Easter egg dyeing, where the vinegar helps the colors adhere to the eggs better. I worked as a denim expert at a high end retail outlet for several years and I used to advise my customers to wash their denim inside out with a few cups of white vinegar in the first load to help the denim retain its color longer. Hope this tip helps!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406107069361924036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-51509679539127252302008-12-09T16:12:00.000-06:002008-12-09T16:12:00.000-06:00Amanda,there is a stippling tutorial in my sidebar...Amanda,<BR/><BR/>there is a stippling tutorial in my sidebar under free motion quilting. it even has a video (but no sound.)<BR/><BR/>hope that helps!<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68748301976398290972008-12-09T15:50:00.000-06:002008-12-09T15:50:00.000-06:00I don't remember exactly how I found your blog, bu...I don't remember exactly how I found your blog, but your quilts are inspiring! I am a fairly new quilter (2 under my belt). and I can't find anything that demonstrates how to stipple. I would love it if you demonstrated that! Your stippling is beautiful!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929047382575338139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-44949304687180659352008-12-08T09:31:00.000-06:002008-12-08T09:31:00.000-06:00julia mortensen,I don't (usually) pre-wash my fabr...julia mortensen,<BR/><BR/>I don't (usually) pre-wash my fabric. and once I finish the quilt I machine wash (in cold water) and tumble dry (on high). and it crinkles up quite nicely. oh, and i use warm and white or warm and natural batting.<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-54479743105427419362008-12-06T12:01:00.000-06:002008-12-06T12:01:00.000-06:00okay i've always wondered how you get the crinkly ...okay i've always wondered how you get the crinkly look on a quilt, is that why you don't pre-wash? i've just always been taught for any sewing project to pre-wash. thanks for your imput!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482106089094162028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-33933760913225045182008-12-03T20:17:00.000-06:002008-12-03T20:17:00.000-06:00what a bummer about the bleeding. I mostly try to ...what a bummer about the bleeding. I mostly try to prewash but sometimes I'm lazy.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899925801318375926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-59104991889718783942008-12-03T16:42:00.000-06:002008-12-03T16:42:00.000-06:00Amandajean and any one else who does not prewash. ...Amandajean and any one else who does not prewash. PLEASE go to dharmatrading company website and order some Synthropol and Retayne for yourselves. Synthropol removes dyes that have migrated, as the case with your Christmas coins and Retayne will set commercial dyes that will not stop bleeding. I have been quilting 30yrs and have yet to have a problem these 2 solutions couldnt help me resolve. (no affliation w/ dharma,it is also available in some quilt shops, and other online venues)<BR/>Happy Quilting..Your work is GREATJodyrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219408092513041525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-22548892265524560362008-12-03T07:33:00.000-06:002008-12-03T07:33:00.000-06:00Looks great! I pre-wash everything now. In fact, w...Looks great! I pre-wash everything now. In fact, when I buy fabric it goes straight to the washroom before it is even allowed to come into my sewing room. After a couple of every irritating incidents I decided the only way to go was pre-washing and I must say I think it is better in the long run. My mum came to visit us and was here for a month so I kept her busy we washed and ironed my entire stash...days and days and days... but in a funny way so rewarding:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-70294976704662551152008-12-02T19:42:00.000-06:002008-12-02T19:42:00.000-06:00That is beautiful. I am coveting that coin quilt....That is beautiful. I am coveting that coin quilt...<BR/><BR/>As far as the Christmas charm square quilt- I am surprised it bled. I used the same charm pack to trim some flour sack towels and make some trivets and I washed them all with no bleeding...weird! <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01484856662917333575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-32137748956716250902008-12-02T17:29:00.000-06:002008-12-02T17:29:00.000-06:00Great quilts and perfect for snuggling under durin...Great quilts and perfect for snuggling under during the Holiday season. I always prewash my fabrics; yet there are still some that continue to bleed out.Rose Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222914515169308269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-72812914789281393782008-12-02T17:18:00.000-06:002008-12-02T17:18:00.000-06:00newbie,i've never tried washing a quilt top withou...newbie,<BR/><BR/>i've never tried washing a quilt top without it being finished. you could try to wash it by hand?<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34614303357216975192008-12-02T16:57:00.000-06:002008-12-02T16:57:00.000-06:00So, I'm really new to quilting but feel that I can...So, I'm really new to quilting but feel that I can handle a charm quilt from packs. But now I'm concerned about dye bleed. Is it okay to wash a quilt front, after it's sewed, but before the quilt is backed and finished?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-4873960986089815492008-12-02T13:21:00.000-06:002008-12-02T13:21:00.000-06:00You've been tagged go here. http://patricia-quiltm...You've been tagged go here. http://patricia-quiltmama.blogspot.com/2008/12/ive-been-tagged.htmlPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988835001208826245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-76685865058119265922008-12-02T12:59:00.000-06:002008-12-02T12:59:00.000-06:00oh that was lucky at least the stains came out mos...oh that was lucky at least the stains came out mostly :)sammyjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346425618404266432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-67463192533045277462008-12-02T12:22:00.000-06:002008-12-02T12:22:00.000-06:00fantastic! so sweet of yu to donate your time and...fantastic! so sweet of yu to donate your time and energy!Philigryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830448931204543522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-8237971169439506272008-12-02T12:10:00.000-06:002008-12-02T12:10:00.000-06:00Beautiful beautiful quilts. I prewash my fabrics ...Beautiful beautiful quilts. <BR/><BR/>I prewash my fabrics before quilting as that is what i was taught. However they can still bleed color a bit. Just makes them more precious I feel. *hugs*Regihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03767819318585857346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-53980400392010902652008-12-02T11:23:00.000-06:002008-12-02T11:23:00.000-06:00Thanks for sharing your quilts along with the stor...Thanks for sharing your quilts along with the stories. I have learned that quilters fall into one of two categories on several things and washing is one of them. I am a washer, but I socialize with many who are not. I learned from the washers that spray starch helps to restore the crispness that many non-washers prefer. I've never tried it, but I think my friends hold stock in the spray starch companies :-).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-45480471947057033022008-12-02T09:08:00.000-06:002008-12-02T09:08:00.000-06:00AJ:I am a new quilter and have been so inspired by...AJ:<BR/>I am a new quilter and have been so inspired by your work. I recently started the log cabin quilt as a present for my daughter for Christmas. I just jumped "in" and started. I hope that I can figure out how to quilt it when I finally have all the blocks done.<BR/><BR/>You work is awesome!<BR/><BR/>AlmaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868601548977404863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-27817406409775827902008-12-02T08:11:00.000-06:002008-12-02T08:11:00.000-06:00I just made a christmas quilt with some moda charm...I just made a christmas quilt with some moda charm squares and they bled, too! I'm pretending that the fabric was mottled red to begin with! lol<BR/>AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-80840055442953505772008-12-02T08:00:00.000-06:002008-12-02T08:00:00.000-06:00Diana,I always do my stippling without a frame.ajDiana,<BR/><BR/>I always do my stippling without a frame.<BR/><BR/>ajAmanda Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311818385469850186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-63248287007248302802008-12-02T06:05:00.000-06:002008-12-02T06:05:00.000-06:00Your quilt turned out SO pretty! Love the stippli...Your quilt turned out SO pretty! Love the stippling and "crinkle" look. Nicely done!!!Caron at Michigan Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14781676744921488854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-68064971506436086062008-12-02T05:08:00.000-06:002008-12-02T05:08:00.000-06:00Excuse me, do you always do the "stipling" withou...Excuse me, do you always do the "stipling" without a frame (I don't know the exact word, I mean two sort of loops to tighten the cloth in between.<BR/>I am going to be a beginner, will be using a normal sewing machine, and will be making a small blanket for a teddy bear, what do you think would be easiest, with frame or without?<BR/>Thank you for your time and patience.<BR/>DianaDIDIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11453107555279497060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-34258298818285032312008-12-02T03:28:00.000-06:002008-12-02T03:28:00.000-06:00Oh you must have nearly died when you took then ou...Oh you must have nearly died when you took then out of the wash!Jodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37018101.post-88420807238576986692008-12-02T03:22:00.000-06:002008-12-02T03:22:00.000-06:00I love the quilt...the crinkle affect is awesome!I love the quilt...the crinkle affect is awesome!Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987178371117192422noreply@blogger.com