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Friday, November 29, 2013

I Have Been Saved!

There is no 'Gloom, Despair or Agony' here any longer!  It took a little work, but I conquered the 'Big, Bad Fading Beast'!

 I posted my 'Gloom' on Flickr and got a tip about Oxy Clean from Anne @ Play Crafts.  Plus, I got a link to this blog:  Material Culture that discusses this very issue.  After reading, researching and and a trip to the grocery store I was ready to tackle it.

 After my first attempt:  Oxy Clean Gel Stain Remover, Oxy Clean Detergent and a Color Catcher - This is the results: 
So much better, but still not gone or good enough for me.  Last night I started again.  I put gobs of stain remover on and let is sit for 15-20 minutes.  I filled a bucket with hot water along with one Oxy Clean packet, color catcher and threw in the pillow cover.  I let it sit over night.

 This morning I washed and dried it and Viola!  I am pleased as punch!  I do believe this gift has been saved!
Can you see it? 

And here they are...the Three Wise Men!  
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12 comments:

  1. TennjennyNovember 29, 2013 at 9:04 PM

    Yes!

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  2. SeeLifeMarvelsNovember 30, 2013 at 7:13 AM

    Color Catchers are my best friends. I'm still amazed with every load of laundry, even the stuff that's been washed a million times.

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    1. JayneNovember 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

      They are now my best friend too! Plus...Oxyclean!

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  3. MishkaDecember 1, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    So glad you were able to save it. I haven't needed the oxi clean yet, but I do use colour catchers. I've also had good luck with Grandma's Secret Spot remover.

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    1. JayneDecember 2, 2013 at 1:29 PM

      Thank you! It was a good day when it cam out of the wash!

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  4. Chris Dodsley @made by ChrissieDDecember 3, 2013 at 7:04 AM

    This is great info to share, I've sent your link over to Vicki at A Quilter's Mission - she's got a very similar dilemma and is going to try your method to sort it. I'm so glad it came good for you, it's such a great quilt too :D

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    1. JayneDecember 3, 2013 at 8:50 AM

      Very glad to help out! I hope this will help Vicki. Its really depressing when this happens to our quilts...so much work goes into each one!

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  5. Lindsay ConnerDecember 14, 2013 at 11:15 PM

    Jayne, I love my new pillow cover so much!! I'm so sorry to hear the fabrics put you through a mess. I recently pulled out a quilt is bagged up with another bright pink WIP during our move, and one stained the other. I'm going to have to try your method!

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  6. Lindsay ConnerDecember 14, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Jayne, I love my new pillow cover so much!! I'm so sorry to hear the fabrics put you through a mess. I recently pulled out a quilt is bagged up with another bright pink WIP during our move, and one stained the other. I'm going to have to try your method!

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    1. JayneDecember 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM

      I very happy you like your pillow! And I was thrilled when in the end...this crazy process worked, I hope this method works for you!

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  7. Cindy FriendDecember 17, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    "Can you get this spot out?"

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