Question

[jess223]

I recently did a piece that had a few red french knots. When I washed it, the red bled out onto the white fabric. I tried re-washing it in cold water, but I wasn't able to get all of the red off of the fabric. Is there any way to get the red out?

[Mystonique]

You could try baking soda paste (made from water and baking soda) just on the spot but I'm not sure it will work - red is notorious for running and staining.

[jess223]

Thanks! I've since learned that I should have washed the red thread before working with it, but since it bled onto a completed piece, I had no clue what to do.