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!  


12 comments :

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

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

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  3. 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. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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. 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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