My Chalk Won't Come Out Of The Quilt!
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#21
08-23-2020Chalk tends to dye some of the light threads...I have a couple of lovely table runners that has light yellow instead of white quilting now because of the yellow chalk I used, and it was a good brand too. Even after 5 years, it still hasn't washed out and I use the tablerunners every fall and Christmas. I now use the blue or white water erasable marking pens and love the results.
#22
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It's pretty well known to never use yellow or red anything, and this particular chalk is known to cause issues. (The heat from the needle is probably what cuased the yellow to set in.) In addition, if using chalk, it's best to use Miracle Chalk in either the washable or iron-away versions, white or blue. This chalk, along with the blue washout markers, seem to work consistently well without issues...unless they're heat set with sun/iron - then they won't come out.
We also share many tips to get out markings. It's been reported by a couple of people that Oxy-Clean has faded/bleached their fabric. Many have reported success with it, so just watch for the fading. Dawn is used well, and an alcohol mixture for pencil marks.
Hope this helps. Sorry it's too late to help you - and I sure hope it comes out! Maybe it will help someone else in time though. Keep working with it. Eventually you'll get it out, but it sure takes a lot of trial and error! At least the purple is out :)
Debbie in Austin
I never thought about the heat from the machine or the needle! That makes sense since I did that quilting last, later in the day, after the machine and needle were warmed up. This was a chalk that I bought in the quilting section and it said it was for quilting. It's not the dressmaker's chalk. I do have some of that but use it for making doll clothes for my girls. It's come out before but now it's not. I'm thinking that I'll save it for marking applique placement from now on so if it does get set it, it'll be covered by the applique piece.Originally Posted by dgmoby
Longarmers tend to use many different products to mark quilts. We also share the good, the bad and the ugly about various products that have had problems in the past...so that we never use them and ruin someone's quilt.It's pretty well known to never use yellow or red anything, and this particular chalk is known to cause issues. (The heat from the needle is probably what cuased the yellow to set in.) In addition, if using chalk, it's best to use Miracle Chalk in either the washable or iron-away versions, white or blue. This chalk, along with the blue washout markers, seem to work consistently well without issues...unless they're heat set with sun/iron - then they won't come out.
We also share many tips to get out markings. It's been reported by a couple of people that Oxy-Clean has faded/bleached their fabric. Many have reported success with it, so just watch for the fading. Dawn is used well, and an alcohol mixture for pencil marks.
Hope this helps. Sorry it's too late to help you - and I sure hope it comes out! Maybe it will help someone else in time though. Keep working with it. Eventually you'll get it out, but it sure takes a lot of trial and error! At least the purple is out :)
Debbie in Austin
I also did notice the Oxy-Clean fading but only on one of the fabrics. Thankfully, I like how it made that fabric look, like it was a bit aged, but I'll definitely be calling my LQS back today to let them know that recommending Oxy-Clean is not a good thing! :wink:
#23
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I didn't think of that! I have one upstairs. I'll go check it out!Originally Posted by 117becca
you could try magic eraser - works well to take out lead pencil.....that's the only thing i've used it on because that is what i use to mark my quilts
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You might try contacting the chalk manufacturer...If they don't know about the problem they should! Maybe they could suggest a solution. What a pity after all your work!
#26
Ok, the fabric eraser did help a lot. It still did not remove the darker chalk marks but it did lighten it a bit. It's kind of hard to see the chalk marks in the picture but it's the best one I could get after a few attempts. The marks are on either side of the stitching, though it was a thin line of chalk when I applied it. I'm thinking that the chalk kind of blew out to the sides as the needle and walking foot approached it and then the heated needle and machine bed must have set it. It brushes off so easily any other time so the machine must have just scattered the loose chalk powder a bit. :?
This is before the chalk eraser. I'm still erasing, just trying to take it slow with all the stitches.
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#27
newestnana , 07-11-2011 08:55 AM
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I had a similar problem over the weekend...I'd used "wash-out" blue chalk with a Pounce, but the blue didn't all wash out. I contacted the manufacturer and she suggested I dab the areas with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. I used a soft toothbrush to apply it. While wetting the quilt with the liquid it wasn't apparent that it was working (perhaps because the chalk had seeped into the batting) but when it was dry the blue was no longer visible. YAY!
