making progress

I've finished two cushions so far!

They both have their fair share of imperfections, but I'm ok with that since I'm just winging it anyway.

Our plan was to spray them with Scotch Guard so that they can take a beating to food and spills and still look ok. However, when I tried it out on a small area (as the directions suggested), color came off both fabrics when I rubbed them with a cloth. Apparently that means I'm not supposed to use it.

Anyone have any suggestions about this?!?! Is there another product I can use that would be color safe? Should I wash the material first and then try it?

I have another long one to make and then I tackle this one- yikes!