Does Kona fabric bleed?

**stationarymom** · April 17, 2015, 09:58 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

Have you washed it with color catchers? if not wash with 2 or 3 and repeat until it doesn't bleed any more.Don't dry between washings.

**Terry L** · April 17, 2015, 10:05 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

I've never had a problem with Kona fabric. I think you can buy it at a Hancock Fabric Store and maybe a Hobby Lobby Store.

**stationarymom** · April 17, 2015, 10:39 PM

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I guess I skipped over part of your post sorry for giving advice you already knew about.

**ceiliam** · April 17, 2015, 11:17 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

I have used kona for years and alot of it dark i have never had any prob with it bleeding

**Deegles** · April 18, 2015, 12:40 AM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

Fabric only bleeds if you cut it! LOL

On a more serious point, I think if washed incorrectly all fabric has the potential to bleed. If you decide to become a Kona fabric owner here is a tip. When working with it if the dye seems to get on your hands the bleed potential is higher. I think if you washed the fabric before hand with vinegar it would set the color. And then if you pop it into the dryer this helps set the color as well. I have neutrals of this line of fabric so bleeding isn't a problem for me.

**Vonnie** · April 18, 2015, 04:59 AM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

If I'm reading correctly, the Burgundy fabric is not Kona?

I also have not had a problem with Kona. I'm currently using black Kona in a quilt. I do plan on washing it - but that is because I used a lot of spray basting on it. I plan on using a couple of color catchers with it.

**stitchwishes** · April 18, 2015, 07:39 PM

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I've seen a lady on YouTube suggest dampening a paper towel and rubbing it on the fabric to see if any dye transfers.

**Hulamoon** · April 18, 2015, 08:09 PM

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I just wanted to say I like how you did your blocks and can't wait to see the whole quilt!

**jjkaiser** · April 18, 2015, 09:18 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

I made a rainbow quilt out of kona JR classic colors and backed with kona black. I did not pre-wash JR strips, just pre-washed the backing. I did use 2 color catchers in the wash and was nervous about bleeding cuz with so many bright colors, surely something would bleed. I mean come on, red and orange next to yellow? Guess what?No bleeding anywhere. At all. I did tell my DD to use CC for the next two washes just to be on the safe side. And that's my story.

**Peggi** · April 18, 2015, 09:51 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

No need to buy more fabric, here's how to permanently fix that bleeder. If it's a lot of yardage, fill your bathtub with very hot water, about 140° F. If it's not a lot of fabric, you can use a bucket or the kitchen sink, just make sure there's plenty of water for the fabric, don't let it be crowded. Add a dab of Dawn dish detergent and the fabric. Let it sit 12 hours or overnight. Then drain and dry. Test it with a damp white cotton towel to make sure, but it should no longer bleed.

Vinegar doesn't work on the newer synthetic dyes.

**Stacie** · April 19, 2015, 04:46 PM

Re: Does Kona fabric bleed?

I gave up on the burgundy and went to the LQS. I found 2 Kona solids that I prewashed with no bleeding at all. I still think the dark color would have looked great but not worth the risk of ruining the finished quilt! All I have to do is get it sandwiched & quilted.