Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
need help getting out marks >

need help getting out marks

need help getting out marks

Old 06-15-2011, 05:28 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
sewingmom3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Hong Kong
Posts: 682
Default

I just quilted a quilt for someone and she used some embroidery her mom did about 30 years ago. Problem is 2 of the blocks still had some pink lines from marking it, that wouldn't wash out-what can she use to help them fade or come out?
sewingmom3 is offline  
Old 06-15-2011, 06:11 PM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Roswell, NM
Posts: 1,727
Default

I would like to know also, watching with interest.
greensleeves is offline  
Old 06-15-2011, 10:10 PM
  #3  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
Posts: 12,930
Default

Frankly speaking, I would just let them fade over time. It's really tough with something that old, where you have no idea what was used to make the marks. Most everything I can think of to try is either unlikely to work or likely to damage the fabric.

Is she sure the embroidery thread won't bleed down the line? A lot of embroidery thread is not colorfast. This might be the rare quilt that needs to be dry-cleaned just in case.....
Prism99 is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
nanna-up-north
Main
3
08-07-2014 11:06 AM
Luscious Marilyn
Main
4
02-09-2013 06:03 AM
Kooklabell
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
8
08-12-2012 12:54 PM
arkansasquilter123
Main
5
05-04-2011 04:07 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


FREE Quilting Newsletter