I used Oxy clean on #2 pencil marks that were 2 to 3 years old.
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I used Oxy clean on #2 pencil marks that were 2 to 3 years old.
I use pencil to mark my quilts. Before I wash I use a Shout solid stain stick on all the marks, rubbing it in well.
I've had success in using this product called Sew Clean, found in some quilt stores. It also removes ballpoint inks.
Good luck with the stain. I have a quilt with pencil marks on it that have been there for ages. Don't know how to get them out so I am very interested in this answer. Good luck.
Hair spray will remove ball point pen ink.Originally Posted by twinkie
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I find that if you iron over the pencil marks, it will be very hard to get them out, otherwise washing will do the trick
I use mechanical pencils frequently, and always erase the lines immediately after quilting the marked block. So far, so good. They come right off with the eraser. I do mark as I go, so the pencil lines do not stay on the fabric for a long time. I'm sorry this did not work for you this time.
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Glad it helped!
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