I traced around a template with a mechanical lead pencil. Please let me know if you have a method or product you have tried that works to remove the pencil marks. Thank you!
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Advice please for how to remove mechanical pencil stains from a quilt.
I traced around a template with a mechanical lead pencil. Please let me know if you have a method or product you have tried that works to remove the pencil marks. Thank you!
Have you washed the quilt yet? The only time I've had those marks be stubborn I used some liquid dish soap (like dawn) with a soft toothbrush. Any other time, simply a regular wash in the machine takes care of them.
I've frequently used a mechanical pencil and I always wash my quilts when they're finished. I've never had a problem with the marks washing out. This time, the pencil marks did not come out. I'll try Dawn with toothbrush.; hopefully the Dawn will remove them.Originally Posted by NJ Quilter
No I have not washed the quilt yet.
Thank you for all the tips and solutions you have found to work for you.
After I try some of the ideas posted, I will let everyone know what I tried and what worked. (or what may not have worked) Stay tuned!
If a regular eraser doesn't work, then try an art gum eraser. It has worked for me.
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A latex eraser doesn't leave residue and works for me.
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I can't get the mechanical pencil to come out. Must not be #2 lead. I made a white on white hand embroidered handkerchief for my DIL and the marks never came out. I have used everything I could think of. Oxi, Zout, peroxide, bleach, everything anyone suggested. At least the fabric and the embroidery are still there. I only use a regular sharpenable pencil now. I thought maybe it was because it was under the embroidery that it wouldn't come out.
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I made the same mistake! Soaked the quilt in Biz, the went over any remaining marks with a toothbrush and blue Dawn. Did finally remove them. (my pencil was a #2 , most came out fine it was just a few that were extra stubborn)
[QUOTE I made the same mistake! Soaked the quilt in Biz, the went over any remaining marks with a toothbrush and blue Dawn. Did finally remove them. (my pencil was a #2 , most came out fine it was just a few that were extra stubborn)[/QUOTE]
I second the Biz recommendation. If you use this enzyme product in a granular form, make a strong solution of it by completely dissolving the Biz powder in boiling water. I have soaked items for 3 days or more and it has done the trick. As an enzyme cleaning agent, and not a bleach, I have never experienced fading or color loss of whatever I am soaking. The only time Biz has failed me is after I inadvertently ironed and indelibly set blue Chako registration lines on a heavy cotton weave. It's amazing stuff. Good luck.
I didn't make this beautiful GFG quilt but it's on my wish list to do
I second the Biz recommendation. If you use this enzyme product in a granular form, make a strong solution of it by completely dissolving the Biz powder in boiling water. I have soaked items for 3 days or more and it has done the trick. As an enzyme cleaning agent, and not a bleach, I have never experienced fading or color loss of whatever I am soaking. The only time Biz has failed me is after I inadvertently ironed and indelibly set blue Chako registration lines on a heavy cotton weave. It's amazing stuff. Good luck.[/QUOTE]
I will purchase Biz tomorrow. So far I have tried shout and oxiclean with no luck. I appreciate the Biz receipe for soaking. I'll give it a try.
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