Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Does anyone know how to get paint out of a quilt? >

Does anyone know how to get paint out of a quilt?

Does anyone know how to get paint out of a quilt?

Old 08-30-2011, 07:37 AM
  #1  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 2,122
Default

This is a quilt lovingly made by my MIL. Made from silk ties and then hand quilted. My son accidentally got acrylic paint on the quilt. Of course, on the white part! Does anyone have any ideas how to get the paint out? I am afraid to touch it without the words of wisdom from this board. Thanks!
Attached Thumbnails attachment-248973.jpe   attachment-248974.jpe  
Pam H is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:47 AM
  #2  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Live Oak, Texas
Posts: 6,133
Default

I would put paint remover on a qtip and try to get as much out as possible that way then wash it and air dry to see if it comes out. Do not put it in the dryer as that would set it in.
crafty pat is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:48 AM
  #3  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: western NC
Posts: 491
Default

I have had success with rubbing alcohol on acrylic paint-ask me how I know. Be careful near the colored blocks. The only problem may be the color on white fabric. I have gotten black paint off a pink shirt though.

Pat
fluffygirl is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:49 AM
  #4  
Power Poster
 
dunster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
Posts: 15,133
Default

What a shame. If all else fails, paint over it with white?
dunster is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:49 AM
  #5  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Upper Michigan
Posts: 8,248
Default

Amway pretreated! Gets almost everything out! U can buy it online now!!! Good luck!! Do NOT put in dryer!!!
Painiacs is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:53 AM
  #6  
Moderator
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Camarillo, California
Posts: 35,242
Default

Bummer!!! I hope you can get it off!!
Jim's Gem is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 07:55 AM
  #7  
Super Member
 
ptquilts's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Vermont
Posts: 6,967
Default

http://claudinehellmuth.blogspot.com...from-your.html

http://www.ehow.com/how_2285887_remo...lic-paint.html
ptquilts is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 08:43 AM
  #8  
Super Member
 
MrsM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hoosick Falls, NY
Posts: 2,076
Default

Once it is dry I don't think you can get it out. Alcohol works when it is still wet.
MrsM is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 08:45 AM
  #9  
k3n
Power Poster
 
k3n's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somerset, England
Posts: 10,686
Default

Oh dear - I've just been researching painting on fabric (my next adventure!) and have read that acrylic is permanent once dry and it doesn't need to be heat set. So I'd say either white it out with more acrylic or applique a motif over it.
k3n is offline  
Old 08-30-2011, 08:53 AM
  #10  
Super Member
 
wvdek's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: A million dollar view!
Posts: 8,830
Default

Don't give up yet.
Try on a Q-tip just dabbing at one spot to see if it will soften and lift off:
peroxide
alcohol
Goof-off
Oxy-clean
Amway prewash is the best. I have used it for years until I ran out recently and have not reordered yet.
You will have to make sure the surrounding areas that do not have paint on them don't get wet or the paint could literally run into those spots. And definitely stay away from heat of any sort. Work slowly and methodically. It may take several days of dabbing and maybe even soaking just those areas.
Good luck.
wvdek is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
zozee
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
12
08-01-2016 03:49 PM
Living4Him
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
7
10-12-2013 05:08 AM
kountrykreation
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
34
02-16-2012 11:01 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