Thanks everyone! I'm going to the quilt store tomorrow and looking for some synthrapol. I'll give it and the color catchers a try!

I used synthrapol (spelling) along with color catchers in the washing macing and it worked! Good luck - it is a heart break no matter how you slice it!

I'm also not Alex, but here is some info that has been discussed earlier on the forum:

[url]forum/i-need-quilting-related-advice/5975-color-bleeding-on-quilt-help[/url]

Thanks! Sounds like a good suggestion.

I'm not Alex, but I seem to recall that she mentioned using Synthrapol to help get rid of problems of bleeding in a finished quilt. Personally I would use a combination of Synthrapol and Colour Catchers in the wash.

With any luck Margo will be along soon with a better description and links for you.

Alex:

During one of your programs (I can't remember if t was an old PBS program or a Quilt Show program) you mentioned a fabric bleeding after your quilt had been quilted. I am having this problem! You mentioned a friend provided you with a method to remove the bleeding. Could you please share that process.

I really enjoy your show! Thanks for all you contribute to the quilting world.