Will the colors run or bleed together? Washing my scrappy stars for the first time- VLOG

[@rachelmyers7104]

I always use color catcher sheets. Works great!

[@jessica_dayon]

They do! I make a lot of quilts and don't use color catchers because I don't want to that to be something I always have on hand. I use towels with my quilts and I think it completely eliminates the need for the color catchers.

[@helenpeddycord2241]

@@jessica_dayon- i always use Color Catchers with cold to cool water. I have not thought of using towels. Good tip!

[@rachelmyers7104]

@@jessica_dayon I just use them on dark colors with white. The others I do like you, I’ve got some stand by old sheets and bed pads. ❤️

[@5Parkmans]

Such a lovely quilt! I use color catchers in the washer the first time I wash a quilt. I had a quilt with some black fabric that ran and I immediately washed it a second time with the color catchers and most of the bleeding came out.

[@jillbrice511]

Just as I thought your scrappy stars quilt couldn't be more perfect, it has been "scrunched and bunched"!😍 I have tried to find some type of equivalent to colour catchers here in Australia - I'm not sure anything like it exists here so thanks for the tip with the towels. May you and your family have a happy and blessed Thanksgiving :)

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you very much!

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I absolutely LOVE your quilt.

[@SusanCowell-y8q]

Hello jessica, I love this quilt I love the colours + the pattern the back is one of my favourite fabrics, I'm really pleased for you that the colours did not run in the wash. As this is thanks giving time I would like to thank you for all your work I am no professional at quilting but really enjoy it I have learnt so much from you and love watching you - your very clever, I'm very grateful- thank you Sue from the uk

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you so much!

[@lisawalters5482]

I never pre wash but I do use the color catcher in the wash. And yes, don’t leave it sit bundled up wet. Good job! Beautiful.

[@suehatcher1209]

Oh, and I am glad to see there wasn't excessive shrinking of the backing, which you said is a woven. I am a little hesitant to use wovens when I'm doing a scrappy quilt because I don't want uneven shrinkage. Knowing that you don't prewash (neither do I) I will be willing to give it a try now.

[@jessica_dayon]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pattysingleton7938]

What a beautiful quilt! Thank you for sharing. I dry all our laundry on low as well so my quilts get the same treatment. I absolutely love those scrappy stars!

[@melodywalls4693]

Love this quilt! My quilted red, ran once. I hurried and wanted again with Cheer With Colorguard. It fixed the run and it was fine. Not sure if it always works.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thanks for the info!

[@virginiaminer4574]

Just beautiful!

[@AnneKimball-c3l]

I love that backing fabric!

[@Treaclepuff]

I don't wash mine right away, but so far, I've been fortunate to not have colors running. I do use color catchers and they will have some color on them, but the quilts are fine. I don't prewash my fabrics either. I did that once and hated having to iron it all out. That was a long time ago, before I started quilting. I think it was for a dress or something, to preshrink. Thanks for the video! I hope you have a blessed thanksgiving! HUGS!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you very much ❤️

[@lyndabenner1634]

Beautiful quilt, thanks for taking us along. Happy Thanksgiving from Canada.

[@lorihamby60]

Gorgeous quilt, Jessica!

[@shellyculver4239]

You have such a kind & gentle demeanor ❤ The quilt is beautiful!! Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! You too!

[@suehatcher1209]

Jessica, thank you so much for taking us along with you. I really appreciate your channel and your willingness to share what you've learned. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! You too!

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

I'll say it again.....that is one gorgeous quilt. You must be so happy. Happy thanksgiving!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!

[@jeane.2722]

Thank you.

[@helenpeddycord2241]

I never prewash my fabric unless there is a ‘Suspect” in the mix. Batiks, I love but they seem to be the ones to watch closely for. I do add color catchers in the wash and always gift these to any quilt I’m gifting for someone. Thanks Jessica! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family🧡🦃

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@vickiecarroll7447]

Thanks for sharing Jessica! This is one of my favorite quilts of yours. I'm collecting fabrics still; it's definitely on my "must make" list! Love the fall vibe of the colors.

[@teresarobinson7471]

Thank you for sharing your process for washing your NEW quilts! Questions: What temperature do you wash your quilts? Do you 'hover' for when the wash cycle is complete or set a timer to get quilt out asap from washer?

[@jessica_dayon]

You're welcome! I was all my laundry (including my quilts) on cool. My machine makes a loud click when it's done so I always hear it and go right over for quilts. Then I either put the quilt right in the dryer or hang it until it can be put in the dryer, or even line dry it if the weather is nice.

[@PattiRaeG]

I LOVE your quilt.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you!

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

Your quilt is so beautiful! I love the look of the woven on the back. What a great idea. This is a very helpful video. Thank you Jessica for all of the time and hard work you put into making this channel so wonderful and inspiring. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. 💗

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you so much!

[@janisgrawey7477]

Your quilt is beautiful.

[@ashleyquilter5524]

I super love this quilt! Going to make one of my own soon. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! You too!

[@terrimccluskey1979]

Happy Thanksgiving!! Thank you for sharing the washing.

[@themirrorimagestitcher]

Thanks for sharing the final result! Happy Thanksgiving 🙋‍♀️🇨🇦

[@marymarks1784]

Thank you enjoy your Thanksgiving

[@pampeterson3092]

This Scrappy Stars Quilt is so pretty and I also love the crinkle look. Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! You too!

[@catherinesofikitis179]

Thanks. Enjoy your Thanksgiving ❤

[@janelicata5328]

I love your videos and your quilt is beautiful! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@avkgma]

I would never chance it without color catchers. Happy it worked out for you. I love your channel 😊 Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jessica_dayon]

I actually never use color catchers. Thank you! You too!

[@tracie8004]

Lovely quilt! So if you were to find bleeding in spots when pulled from the washing machine, what do you do?

[@jessica_dayon]

I check it when it is wet. If I see bleeding, I would treat the spot where that is. Either with a stain remover, Dawn dish detergent, oxyclean, or something like that and then wash it again. I keep repeating that until it was removed. Then, once it was removed, I'd dry it.

[@Sewmena918]

In my vast experience of making one quilt, I also had no issues with the colors running. 😂 Mine was a quilt made with multiple solids. I added two color catchers , but they didn’t pick up anything. I have seen pictures of quilts that had a lot of issues with colors running. I’m wondering if it has to do with fabric quality? I used all Moda fabrics for mine. I’m working on a second quilt now and hopefully I will have the same experience.

[@jessica_dayon]

I honestly think it does have to do with quality. When I say that, people don't usually agree though so I'm not sure if they had a different experience or if they just assume that. I have had one Moda one bleed but it was a black wide back and I don't think the wide backs are the same quality as their regular fabric.

[@terriflanigan942]

I think that’s my favorite quilt so far! If you’re looking for content some day I would LOVE a tour of your quilt space - not the cleaned up version but the in works in progress- that’s how mine always looks anyway! Happy Thanksgiving!🍁🦃

[@jessica_dayon]

Sounds great!

[@myralewis1714]

Beautiful! Have a blessed Thanksgiving.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! You too!

[@simplyquiltingwithnancysanders]

I was surprised to see no bleeding from that dark burgandy color. Did the towel have any color transfer on it? Love your videos.❤

[@jessica_dayon]

No, it didn't. And, actually, I have never had any transfer to any of the towels i put in even when they are white towels.

[@dianelouise3944]

Happy Thanksgiving!!! My non-scientific observation is that fabrics I’ve starched heavily with Sta-Flo have more of a tendency to run than non-starched fabrics. During washing as the starch dissolves away from the fabric it seems to pull color with it. I’ve also noticed color bleed when I’ve dipped fabrics into a sta-flo/water solution. Sta-Flo has been discontinued but I wonder if other people have observed this with Sta-flo or any other starch.

[@jessica_dayon]

Interesting! I don't starch unless I'm using the freezer paper applique method so I didn't know this. Thanks!

[@sandyalford9456]

Thanks for the info!! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!

[@suehorn4182]

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving ❤

[@jessica_dayon]

You too!!

[@KimtheElder]

Great tips. I'm new to the channel, so I haven't watched the tutorial for this quilt yet, but I wanted to say that I love the backing you chose. It's a gorgeous quilt all around. Have a happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@NanaAngie]

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃

[@jessica_dayon]

Same to you!

[@elsafischer3247]

What you do if the colors run? Beautiful quilt, like always

[@jessica_dayon]

I check it when it is wet. If I see bleeding, I would treat the spot where that is. Either with a stain remover, Dawn dish detergent, oxyclean, or something like that and then wash it again. I keep repeating that until it was removed. Then, once it was removed, I'd dry it.

[@craftyak2]

Happy Thanksgiving Jessica to you and yours.

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you and to you also!

[@cindybaker7543]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@terryginter152]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jessica_dayon]

Thank you! To you also!

[@wallyelaine]

Do you wash in cold?❤

[@jessica_dayon]

It is cool on my machine. It is between cold and warm.

[@christinahall3318]

I looked in your Etsy shop and couldn’t find the pattern.

[@jessica_dayon]

I didn't write up a pattern for this one. I just talk about it in the videos and explained how to make it there.

[@annerankin1191]

I always pre-wash (my choice) but maybe not for the usual reason…… Shipping and some stores have mouse/rat problems. I need to know the potential contamination is gone!

[@suzannakoizumi8605]

I wash and dry all my fabric before I sew it. The precuts get washed by hand and hung to dry. No surprises!

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

I love this quilt, Jessica! The pink-and-cream quilt I made this year has some very deep reds in it so when I eventually wash it, I plan to use color catchers with it-just in case! Your Scrappy Stars is really beautiful and I know you’re thrilled with it! 🥰

[@roxannelawrence8962]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@jessica_dayon]

Same to you!

[@wallyelaine]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@jessica_dayon]

Same to you!

[@LynnFry-xm9nm]

Happy Thanksgiving!