I was pressing the ring and being pretty heavy handed with the spray starch–to make it easier to machine appliqué the center onto it–when I looked down and saw red . . . bleeding onto the white points.
Here's how the block would have turned out, had I finished it.
I suppose I needed a reminder about testing red fabrics. Most of these came out of my scrap bag, many of them were from a fabric swap from a few years ago. Before I begin again, I will take the time to make sure I'm sending a block that won't end up making Robin see red either.
5 comments:
Boo! I hate those kinds of reminders.
This is beautiful.
Can you try to get the red out? Biz or Oxyclean might work. If the block is trash anyway, it is worth a try. Once you wash the block thoroughly, I bet it will stop bleeding.
Oh, darn, and such a gorgeous block. Could you maybe overdye the whole block? Or try some of those stain removers made for old quilts? It is just beautiful.
I love it! Try using the color catcher product after you are done. If you finish the applique and then try it in the wash with the color catcher, maybe it will be ok? I would try it!
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