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:
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!
Fabricologist...I knew there must be an official title somewhere, LOL!!
Gotta love Color Catchers . . .
Thanks for sharing the quote!
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? : )
Oh my! The quote makes me fall in love with words all over again!
it sounds like a real job....LOL
New title for my business card! LOL
OOOH, love this--"Fabricologist Resource Center! Must remember this......
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