zozee

I'd take the pins out since you're going to be out of state. But first thread baste it . I'd hate to see it dry and the pins maybe rust onto the fabric. (Maybe they wouldn't but why risk it?) I know it's a big pain in the butt, on top of your marker crisis. I'd probably soak the quilt in the bathtub with cool water and lots vinegar, rinse it in cool water, wring it as dry as possible by hand and then on the spin cycle of your washing machine. THen find a place tolet it air dry till you get back from your trip. Don't dry it in the dryer, no matter what, as heat will set the stains.

Or put in the washer on cold water with a cup of vinegar in the tub. THe reason I mention the bathtub is that the cold water will cover a larger surface area. In the washer it might might bunch up more and miss some spots???