tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post8930199372563513212..comments2023-12-09T00:30:11.736-08:00Comments on My Fabric Obsession: WIP Wednesday {29}Becky (My Fabric Obsession)http://www.blogger.com/profile/09264800140397196483noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-78643071133704648042011-06-01T21:47:17.115-07:002011-06-01T21:47:17.115-07:00I've used a ton of Kona Black and haven't ...I've used a ton of Kona Black and haven't had a problem with bleeding or anything! That quilt really is beautiful! <br /><br />AND I just LOVE LOVE that bicycle quilt!! I saw all Michael Miller's new fabrics and I'm just swooning : ) !!!Susannehttp://www.3beansstudio.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-14512897705489697212011-06-01T21:29:34.040-07:002011-06-01T21:29:34.040-07:00I love your bike quilt, it looks super cute! I ha...I love your bike quilt, it looks super cute! I have been admiring all the cute bike fabrics out there and mulling whether to stash some - I have some very good friends that are serious cyclists and seem likely to have a baby in the next few years :)<br /><br />Also, I have heard that you can get something called a "color catcher" to put in the wash with your quilt and it will suck up the excess dye that is released I guess? I have never tried it but it might be worth looking into!Kate S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00576377437893492473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-76576584425680589582011-06-01T18:15:31.460-07:002011-06-01T18:15:31.460-07:00Hmmm...I don't know about the Kona black bleed...Hmmm...I don't know about the Kona black bleeding, but I think I would wash it with one of those color catchers the first few times you wash it. Maybe try washing one block by hand (or a spare piece) to see if it bleeds?<br /><br />Your baby bike quilt is looking great. I really like the grey, so glad you went with it!Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187644809917082275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-36429624243854572972011-06-01T14:44:44.710-07:002011-06-01T14:44:44.710-07:00yay for another non-pre-washer! i thought i was th...yay for another non-pre-washer! i thought i was the only one... i've never used black though. i'm sure it will be fine. beautiful quilts here!littlemissmkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16502843422299471556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-76836029555763416662011-06-01T13:53:38.984-07:002011-06-01T13:53:38.984-07:00Everything looks beautiful, and like someone else ...Everything looks beautiful, and like someone else said, just use one of those color catchers in the wash and everything should be great!Marci Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936012994391674307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-47807373056713228402011-06-01T13:51:02.513-07:002011-06-01T13:51:02.513-07:00Oh, gray was definitely the best choice. Love it! ...Oh, gray was definitely the best choice. Love it! I'd consider stippling in the sashing, and a stitch-in-the-ditch quilt line around each of the inner blocks to make them pop.<br /><br />Never used Kona black before, but I never prewash my Kona and haven't ever had a problem. Hope it works out!Breehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16044678341674369457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-62499333612038908252011-06-01T13:18:39.758-07:002011-06-01T13:18:39.758-07:00I used Kona Black with color catcher in first wash...I used Kona Black with color catcher in first wash and didn't have any issues. Love that bird bath quilt... Is that the Little Man pattern used for the MM bile quilt? It came together nice.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489837441367884226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-9018725625883470982011-06-01T08:37:37.183-07:002011-06-01T08:37:37.183-07:00I agree with Shannon. Use a Shout color catcher. T...I agree with Shannon. Use a Shout color catcher. They're pretty genius. I don't ever pre-wash fabrics, and I'm a big fan of these sheets. <br /><br />Also, I love the fabrics you're using for your Weekender Bag. The Laura Gunn poppies are a favorite.Jaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751259218587190859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-40026106578312999092011-06-01T08:26:17.290-07:002011-06-01T08:26:17.290-07:00i just bought the same fabrics in your baby bike q...i just bought the same fabrics in your baby bike quilt. Thanks for the inspiration.www.randomthoughtsdoordi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14710810905602057566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-303107420956829342011-06-01T07:49:11.708-07:002011-06-01T07:49:11.708-07:00The bike quilt is AWESOME. I love it!The bike quilt is AWESOME. I love it!The Feisty Redheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207363761544514630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-44427274468361187682011-06-01T07:49:06.046-07:002011-06-01T07:49:06.046-07:00OK, I was really loving the bicycle quilt, and the...OK, I was really loving the bicycle quilt, and then as I kept going I saw the birdbath project and said, "Oh!!" :)Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424861624240818479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-34689133878361947292011-06-01T07:33:26.474-07:002011-06-01T07:33:26.474-07:00I put things in "safe" places all the ti...I put things in "safe" places all the time and then can't find them again. So frustrating. <br /><br />The AB Weekender: yep, tons of pieces. I'm pacing myself as well. <br /><br />Your birdbath quilt looks amazing!Live a Colorful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17411002666719287765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-6870912728873625622011-06-01T07:30:13.622-07:002011-06-01T07:30:13.622-07:00All your work is looking wonderful. Don't you ...All your work is looking wonderful. Don't you just hate those safe places :) As for the black try Shout color catchers when you wash it. They work wonders!Jenniffierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916072186283838614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-15853500799046012682011-06-01T06:52:51.261-07:002011-06-01T06:52:51.261-07:00The bike quilt is awesome. For color though, I th...The bike quilt is awesome. For color though, I think I like your yellow and gray circles. I love color.<br />Good luck with the household stuff.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141251905909903805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-86832788758766983112011-06-01T06:44:39.962-07:002011-06-01T06:44:39.962-07:00The gray is perfect! Good choice. Re the bag - I...The gray is perfect! Good choice. Re the bag - I want to make a Birdie Sling, but I heard it was hard too so I'm afraid - LOL! I have used Kona black a lot - have never had a problem. But, I'd definitely use cold water and a color catcher or two! I can't wait to see Carnival in Lily & Will (that's another line I can't get enough of). o:)Denise in PAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523418345283854892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-69640140841722661042011-06-01T06:35:51.625-07:002011-06-01T06:35:51.625-07:00I love the bike quilt,beautiful work!I love the bike quilt,beautiful work!Sharon Perneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027983964443243099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-36566222641110102612011-06-01T06:23:57.920-07:002011-06-01T06:23:57.920-07:00I have never used kona black, but I have used reds...I have never used kona black, but I have used reds with whites before, and had that same moment of panic that you are having, but I just washed in cold water and used some of those color catchers, and haven't had any problems so far with bleeding colors (I also don't prewash) It looks fantastic though!Jessica Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093817427610204489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-65086142595113846842011-06-01T06:17:29.555-07:002011-06-01T06:17:29.555-07:00I used Kona Black for my dirtbike quilt, and I did...I used Kona Black for my dirtbike quilt, and I didn't have any problems with it.<br /><br />I'm never any good at deciding how to quilt, but I love the gray sashing!Katie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648256706053052966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-72325918436909602052011-06-01T06:04:20.092-07:002011-06-01T06:04:20.092-07:00I have used black.. and didn't have any issues...I have used black.. and didn't have any issues.<br /><br />i'd suggest making a sample "block" from scraps of the black and some other colors... throw it in the wash or wash it by hand and see if the water gets discolored at all.<br /><br />it looks great!Julie @ Jaybird Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862285003347896342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-9434836835459524832011-06-01T05:05:32.513-07:002011-06-01T05:05:32.513-07:00Beautiful baby quilt, the grey border really compl...Beautiful baby quilt, the grey border really complement the blocks.<br /><br />Your Bird Bath quilt is also great. Try washing the top with cold water and "shout" or other washing detergent for colored fabrics. It "catches" the color and prevent it from bleeding to the white. Good luck with this.noga quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06262965989066786380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-24135875101798678482011-06-01T04:52:37.706-07:002011-06-01T04:52:37.706-07:00I have used black before (not sure if it was kona ...I have used black before (not sure if it was kona or not) and I stopped pre-washing my fabrics a while ago (I haven't had problems with kona in general though). I always throw 2 or 3 Shout color catchers in with the first quilt wash. They work REALLY well and even when they come out with a bit of color, there has never been any bleeding onto quilt itself.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282747762172594644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988186093337980590.post-11760803296153558052011-06-01T04:24:48.550-07:002011-06-01T04:24:48.550-07:00I love that - you put it here so you won't los...I love that - you put it here so you won't lose it :) Can't wait to see that first quilt! I think your Birdbath quilt is looking fantastic so far, but I haven't used Kona Black before (shockingly), so I'm not sure how it washes. As for quilting your bikes quilt, some echo quilting around each block would look really nice, I think! Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday!Elizabeth Dacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08411845598348993307noreply@blogger.com