[SallyB]

I made these for my sister's 80th Birthday in her favourite colour. I'm not sure if the red colour will run into the white. Should I treat them before gifting them to her. If so, how do I do that. They are crochet with Bendigo Woolen Mills 8ply cotton.
There is a set of 6 place mats, 6 coasters, 3 tea towels & a pair of writs warmers/fingerless gloves.

Thanks so much for any advice and help.
Cheers
SallyB

 

[SallyB]

Whoops, the wrist warmers/fingerless gloves are not in this pic but there is a hot pad.

 

[Hilary4]

If you have any of the red left over, can you pop some in a mug with a white interior and add a little boiling water and see if the colour runs?

 

[Ms. Tess]

I would think that being cotton they will most likely run. I know that red is not a colorfast color for the most part and it would be terrible for these beautiful things to be ruined by color running. There are products available in the laundry aisle for color fasting but most of us soak them in vinegar and then wash in cool water. I saw that there is a new laundry soap out that is supposed to stop color bleeds too. Give the vinegar a try and see what that does for you. I would suggest that if you have some left over yarn, do a little swatch and experiment on that until you get it down pat so there is no chance of ruining all your beautiful work. =)

I borrowed this from Dreamweaver's vast knowledge and a post that she made pertaining to color fasting.

Just put warm tap water, vinegar and salt in sink and soak the items. Even cold water would be OK. Boiling water could shrink yarn, etc, depending on fiber..... Repeat until water is clear and item can be placed on white paper towel without any color bleed. Then rinse with plain water.

 

[bettyirene]

I shouldn't think they would "run". Why not contact BWM and ask them if it is colour fast? They are beautifully done...lovely work.

 

[raelkcol]

I can't answer your question but I love the place mats and coasters. Can you share the link to the patterns? Thank you.

 

[SallyB]

Gosh that was quick replies. Thank you all so much.
I just done the hot water test is a white cup. I tied a length of the red and a length of the white together and none of the red colour ran.
Thanks again I really do appreciate all your help.
Cheers

 

[SallyB]

I can't answer your question but I love the place mats and coasters. Can you share the link to the patterns? Thank you.

I will have to have a look for them again. They are free patterns, so when I find them I'll send you the link.
Cheers

 

[ohsusana]

Lovely work. Happy birthday to your sister, I'm sure she will be thrilled with all these goodies. What a lovely sister you are :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

 

[SallyB]

Lovely work. Happy birthday to your sister, I'm sure she will be thrilled with all these goodies. What a lovely sister you are :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thank you

 

[SallyB]

I shouldn't think they would "run". Why not contact BWM and ask them if it is colour fast? They are beautifully done...lovely work.

Thank you betty

 

[babsbarb]

Those are absolutely gorgeous. Your sister has a wonderful sister!! You have done a fantastic job on these. Glad to hear they passed the test.

 

[SallyB]

I would think that being cotton they will most likely run. I know that red is not a colorfast color for the most part and it would be terrible for these beautiful things to be ruined by color running. There are products available in the laundry aisle for color fasting but most of us soak them in vinegar and then wash in cool water. I saw that there is a new laundry soap out that is supposed to stop color bleeds too. Give the vinegar a try and see what that does for you. I would suggest that if you have some left over yarn, do a little swatch and experiment on that until you get it down pat so there is no chance of ruining all your beautiful work. =)

I borrowed this from Dreamweaver's vast knowledge and a post that she made pertaining to color fasting.

Just put warm tap water, vinegar and salt in sink and soak the items. Even cold water would be OK. Boiling water could shrink yarn, etc, depending on fiber..... Repeat until water is clear and item can be placed on white paper towel without any color bleed. Then rinse with plain water.

Thank you so much and thx also to Dreamweaver's vast knowledge.

 

[SallyB]

If you have any of the red left over, can you pop some in a mug with a white interior and add a little boiling water and see if the colour runs?

That was a great idea. I done the hot water test and none of the colour ran... Thanks for your advice.
Cheers

 

[Moisey]

They look wonderful. I too would love a copy of the pattern.
My sister is turning 80yrs on July 10th and asked me to make her a set of place-mats she saw in a magazine while on holiday in Australia. The magazine is 9 yrs old & she was given it to bring back to me. I have made two already in the colour blue she requested, but they turn out smaller than is photographed, and would fit a small round plate. She has seen them & is happy with them, & I have four more to make.
I have also made a set of 6 coasters from another free pattern in blue, green & orange-centred flowers which look
great. I have also made 6 variegated napkin ring holders
with buttons which I am happy with, however your place-mats
look extra nice, being much larger, for larger dinner plates
and a nice shape.
With the round ones you are doing a lot of counting to gradually increase the size but without making "tracks"
which is usually allowed when making berets & hats.
With your pattern, is there a great deal of counting for
increases, or did you find the pattern very easy to do.
If I could trial the pattern & am happy with it, I would
consider replacing the mats I have done, & turn them into
pot stands for other hot dishes. Decisions, decisions, and
the birthday date is looming on the horizon.
Your input would help me, especially a copy of the pattern.
Thanks for listening,
Moisey

 

[DonnieK]

What a wonderful sister your sister has! Hope she treats you right!LOL The items are lovely and I hope she has a wonderful happy birthday! Give her a hug from me. I am happy that the red did not run. It would be a shame to have such beautiful work ruined by bleeding! And, that Dreamweaver is a wealth of knowledge, just in case you don't know it!

 

[Buttons]

yes, they will run. They have colorfast sheets by tide that works very well. These sheets go into the washer and I just leave it when I put them in the dryer as well.

I also would do the water and vinegar as well. It is 2 parts water and 1 part vinegar.

 

[SallyB]

You always say the nicest things DonnieK, thank you so much.
Thank you also Buttons, I appreciate your advice.
For anyone who may want the pattern I will put it here. It is a very easy (beginner) crochet pattern.

http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/oval-placemat-coaster

 

[Buttons]

Thank you Sally for the pattern.

 

[JTM]

Very nice.
Jane