tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post2319227806627801467..comments2024-03-27T14:40:42.654-04:00Comments on In Color Order: Tips for Taking Care of Handmade QuiltsJeni Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-57556752504429799772021-05-11T07:42:19.039-04:002021-05-11T07:42:19.039-04:00Great information. Thanks for sharing the tips.Great information. Thanks for sharing the tips.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110397852155231241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-1244683331243681062020-08-12T13:31:22.886-04:002020-08-12T13:31:22.886-04:00how do you mend torn quilts? how do you mend torn quilts? tara schaubertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-26674830773251289632016-12-29T16:24:57.975-05:002016-12-29T16:24:57.975-05:00Caviar Dreams!Caviar Dreams!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-46203707962414797982016-12-29T11:10:33.326-05:002016-12-29T11:10:33.326-05:00I am curious what font you used for your stamp?I am curious what font you used for your stamp?Alannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962127677755020541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-72998686190995200822016-12-19T18:17:59.595-05:002016-12-19T18:17:59.595-05:00Hello everyone, I just finished making a quilt for...Hello everyone, I just finished making a quilt for a close friend's husband. He is starting chemo-again!<br />I made a queen-sized, red and white quilt in a record 2 weeks to make sure he got it in time to start treatments. I used 3 color catchers per load, vinegar, blue Dawn and Tide liquid detergent. Each time I washed with a different treatment. I also did NOT dry in between washes. I ended up washing the quilt about 10 times in 3 days. The red dye just kept coming out and showing up in the color catchers. It was a long process and I still gave my friend a handful of color catchers, warning to wash the quilt separately and use the catchers until they don't show red anymore. I think red is a terrible color to cause bleeding and you have to be persistent and patient and eventually it will stop bleeding. Yeesh! After ALL that washing I was grateful that the white didn't turn pink at all. Whew!<br />I have a picture over on Flickr, if anyone wants to see the end result. Search 'Corry Byrne' and look for 'Big Red'. It is the red and white Irish Chain with the Red Eagle applique in the center. Enjoy. (:Corrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-81727979383856412012016-12-15T19:23:09.043-05:002016-12-15T19:23:09.043-05:00Interesting about the salt. I've always used c...Interesting about the salt. I've always used color catchers and been okay to date but I'll try the salt. Love your quilt ladder.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-36415529211365218232016-12-14T23:18:25.920-05:002016-12-14T23:18:25.920-05:00Glad you mentioned the marker! I have a blue mark...Glad you mentioned the marker! I have a blue marker one I just bound ready to wash! Going to do a cold removal first!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833251504109166543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-78762936435606666992016-12-14T22:43:42.615-05:002016-12-14T22:43:42.615-05:00Another great way to wash a quilt is to get some h...Another great way to wash a quilt is to get some horse soap (tack shops/online). About 1/4 cup directly into the washer. The quilt smells so fresh and I've never had a quilt color bleed.Waterrosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422788758188500128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-85678130430265614622016-12-14T22:37:18.498-05:002016-12-14T22:37:18.498-05:00I learned the hard way not to use a pod-Style dete...I learned the hard way not to use a pod-Style detergent. I washed a Double Wedding Ring quilt I had made using a tide pod, and right where it opened up it left blue stains and bleached a few sections with its "brightening" solution. Very disappointing. Thanks for this post - these tips are really helpful! Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12587253718799607916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-38233718856285432772016-12-14T20:38:00.899-05:002016-12-14T20:38:00.899-05:00It's made by Blik, and it's actually a cha...It's made by Blik, and it's actually a chalkboard! They also make a dry erase Hello Kitty sticker too!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-45469443735592759202016-12-14T20:37:14.761-05:002016-12-14T20:37:14.761-05:00I'm not sure!I'm not sure!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-51296348798871092492016-12-14T20:36:50.541-05:002016-12-14T20:36:50.541-05:00Thanks for the tip!Thanks for the tip!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-69341252988488656672016-12-14T20:36:30.164-05:002016-12-14T20:36:30.164-05:00I think it was Julie of Jaybird Quilts! If only we...I think it was Julie of Jaybird Quilts! If only we had a spare bedroom :)Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-8926065947114716432016-12-14T20:35:39.781-05:002016-12-14T20:35:39.781-05:00I've used vinegar before too! It's definit...I've used vinegar before too! It's definitely important to go all or nothing with prewashing!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-58405363711025772842016-12-14T20:34:47.576-05:002016-12-14T20:34:47.576-05:00I love blue dawn! It's such a good stain fight...I love blue dawn! It's such a good stain fighter. I like to mix it with baking soda to make a paste for grease stains!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-31141419597268172082016-12-14T20:34:05.305-05:002016-12-14T20:34:05.305-05:00I didn't even think of that! With apartment li...I didn't even think of that! With apartment living, we haven't had access to a washer with an agitator in years!Jeni Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766510979539197035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-29595417631030284062016-12-14T17:18:47.739-05:002016-12-14T17:18:47.739-05:00Good tip about the salt.
I didn't see anythin...Good tip about the salt. <br />I didn't see anything about the washing machine agitator being bad for quilts which is what I was told many years ago. So when my quilts need a good wash I've always taken them to the laundromat and use a large front loader then bring them home to dry. In between washings I hang them on the clothes line for a good airing. Debbie Brugmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995180395122137996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-77184963268166348732016-12-14T12:23:53.543-05:002016-12-14T12:23:53.543-05:00Blue dawn is my favorite go to for any stains on a...Blue dawn is my favorite go to for any stains on a quilt. Gentle but effective. Those marking pens and I are no longer friends after a quilt didn't get them washed out completely either. tisha @ quiltytherapyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591639448606412168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-43553600118679795982016-12-14T10:32:33.695-05:002016-12-14T10:32:33.695-05:00My mother taught me if I am going to prewash fabri...My mother taught me if I am going to prewash fabrics that are to bleed to do in EITHER salt water OR vinegar water. Each seems to work equally well. Also, if you are going to prewash any of the fabric in a quilt, then you need to prewash all the fabric in that quilt so that the quilt will shrink more evenly after quilting. These are tips I've picked up. Thank you for your wonderful tips. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I'm enjoying the newsletter.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825257012315494167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-41254726545292441352016-12-14T09:11:29.709-05:002016-12-14T09:11:29.709-05:00Thank you Jeni. All very wise and practical tips.
...Thank you Jeni. All very wise and practical tips.<br />Happy Christmas to you and your wonderful family.<br />Rosemary B❤️https://www.blogger.com/profile/17792395820711368533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-12227208942306360262016-12-14T08:37:33.715-05:002016-12-14T08:37:33.715-05:00Great information. Thanks for sharing. I am new to...Great information. Thanks for sharing. I am new to quilting and really appreciate any information. Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00928052604404387276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-62203449203527048642016-12-14T06:38:08.352-05:002016-12-14T06:38:08.352-05:00Wonderful tips! Thank you so much for taking the ...Wonderful tips! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this and Happy Holidays!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13065733930559038912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-72907451271088380732016-12-14T06:32:12.216-05:002016-12-14T06:32:12.216-05:00I saw somewhere that there was a quilter who kept ...I saw somewhere that there was a quilter who kept her quilts all spread out in a stack on her guest bedroom bed, when not in use, of course. She periodically changes the stack so the top quilt is different. I thought this might be a good idea. No folds at all.Charlotte M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09017648602174503289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-18734579445241003572016-12-14T01:10:30.282-05:002016-12-14T01:10:30.282-05:00to prevent color bleeding, try soaking your quilt ...to prevent color bleeding, try soaking your quilt [or anything else for that matter] in a mix of 1/3vinegar, 2/3 water and than wash on a cold cycle. the colors don't run, and don't fade!shoshuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15714346526725016680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2868583750761494400.post-1770235307665700162016-12-13T14:42:17.167-05:002016-12-13T14:42:17.167-05:00I wonder if the salt might damage the washing mach...I wonder if the salt might damage the washing machine by promoting rust. That possibility makes me think I'll stick with color catchers. But thanks for the very good article.Chris K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05251438837852775525noreply@blogger.com