Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
Yes! That's it. Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Susie Rose susierose_89...@yahoo.com wrote: Greetings to One All! The name of the quilt soap to vse with overdyed fabrics is 'Retayne'. I use it when washing dark fabrics all the time. I'm not sure

Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-28 Thread Clay Blackwell
No... I'm familiar with Udder Butter, but this is a clear liquid solution. I guess I'll have to go find my bottle! Clay Clay Blackwell Lynchburg, VA. USA Norma Harris nrm_h...@yahoo.com.au wrote: Clay, the name of the solution you may be looking for is Orvis another name for udder balm

Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Sue
As the top is worn but not dirty I wondered whether putting it in cold water, with or without salt might set the colours where they are. ? I never wash clothing in very hot water. As the top is commercially made as is the lace its not possible to take it out as suggested by a couple of

Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Norma Harris
Clay, the name of the solution you may be looking for is Orvis another name for udder balm (usually purchased in farm supply stores).  This is also the solution used to wash antique quilts. Norma http://normasneedlez.blogspot.com http://sistersstitching.blogspot.com NATA #847 Your worth consists

Re: Fw: [lace] removing red dye

2011-12-27 Thread Susie Rose
Greetings to One All! The name of the quilt soap to vse with overdyed fabrics is 'Retayne'. I use it when washing dark fabrics all the time. I'm not sure if it is available in the UK. It helps to keep the dye in the fabric. Orvus paste is just a gentle