10 May, 2013

The Answer Is Crystal Clear

I went searching in the stash closet for a piece of fabric from which to make binding for "Strawberry Season". I found a terrific piece of dark, rich, mossy green; a hand dye. It coordinates perfectly with the top and the backing and I had enough... but would it bleed? I threw it in the washer with a few Color Catchers (inexpensive insurace!); that was a good move, as they did absorb quite a bit of  the green color. I dried the piece in the dryer and ironed it; then, just to be on the safe side, I clipped off a corner and immersed it in a cup of warm water and let it sit for 24 hrs., the water stayed clear, there was no color transfer at all. This is a simple, low tech, but effective way to check colorfastness.

I have a little notepad on my desk: 
allow me to share a quote a day with you, they're cute:

"Fabricologist Resource Center... now doesn't that sound more impressive than fabric stash?"

Life is Good!  

8 comments:

Nane said...

Love color catchers! I use them almost every time I wash a new quilt. Because to me a quilt isn't done until its been washed!

julieQ said...


Fabricologist...I knew there must be an official title somewhere, LOL!!

Quiltdivajulie said...

Gotta love Color Catchers . . .

Thanks for sharing the quote!

Janet O. said...

If they ever quit making color catchers, I'm in trouble--maybe I need a stash of those, too. Do you think there is a name for that? : )

*karendianne. said...

Oh my! The quote makes me fall in love with words all over again!

cityquilter grace said...

it sounds like a real job....LOL

45th Parallel Quilter said...

New title for my business card! LOL

LizA. said...

OOOH, love this--"Fabricologist Resource Center! Must remember this......