Originally Posted by mpspeedy
Did you press the fabric before you started quilting? I know how tempting it is to iron any fabric before you start quilting. If you pressed it you may have set the markings. Maybe it would help if you used "warm" not hot water. I am assuming you are talking about a commercially premarked item. If all else fails give them a call or e-mail. Good luck.
I did press it from the back, but before I did I checked with the company (The Stencil Company) and they told me it's fine as long as I use a dry heat. The directions specfically say "When quilting is finished and binding is applied, soak in COLD water to remove the blue ink (30-60 minutes). If soiled, use detergent after lines are removed." ???????