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I had problems with the yellow Chaco liner. I emailed them and they suggested 5parts water with 1 part vinegar; dab on with soft cloth; then rinse with cool water. This worked with the yellow; may work with the bllue. Good luck-that is so frustrating after all the hard work you put into this project--it's lovely BTW.
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Since it is "only" a tablerunner, and not so huge, maybe a soft toothbrush on those threads with some oxyclean on it?? No experience, just a suggestion.
Oh my gosh, I feel your pain! I had this happen also and when trying to get the lines out..the thread bled! I never
thought to check my thread..was using red. I ended up washing with three color catchers and it helped but still was a
faint pink spot on white....ugh
Dear JanTx
I am SO SORRY that you suffered the same problem as I did. I posted my problem on this Thread:
Removing Clover Chaco Slim liner from Quilt
The vinegar worked a little bit but when I called Clover Customer Service (they are only 20 miles north of where I live). they suggested using a Mr. Clean Sponge. THAT took a bit of the color OFF. I just HOPE that the chalk will eventually come out. I also used a Blue be Gone marker and it came out with just a misting of the quilt. I had used the Clover white chalk and NEVER had a problem with it coming off. I am as ANGRY as you must feel. Their number is on their website. Call them and complain. I noticed a disclaimer on Fons And Porter Blue chalk powder chalk but no additional helpful information. PLEASE FELLOW QUILTERS !! DO NOT USE CLOVER BLUE, RED OR YELLOW POWDER CHALK !!!
A Good Friend, like an old quilt, is both a Treasure and a Comfort
Sorry to hear about your troubles. Thanks for posting. This is an eye opener for many of us. The good thing is that your mom will love the table runner no matter what. Happy Holidays.
I'm trying to get rid of UFOs... but fresh ideas keep coming up! -^*^-Klarina-^*^-
That was a real eye opener! I never would have dreamed that it would stay in the thread! Hope the blue comes out for you.
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Never thought of sewing OVER the blue-ish thread! That may work - if I can sew EXACTLY on the stitch line. Thanks.
So many quilts, so little time.
I made the same mistake with blue chalk once. I never used it again. One option is to take out the thread you quilted it with and use coloured thread to quilt on the chalk lines. Once the chalk gets in the cotton thread, I've never been able to remove it. I hope you have better luck.
blue chalk is notorious for doing just what yours did. I never use the blue.....white or yellow will come off with a swish of a lint brush......throw the blue stuff away!!!!!!
The owner of my LQS has always told classes use white chalk only, so I've never tried a color. I have read that the heat of the sewing machine needle can set the color just like an iron, for what that's worth.
Deb
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