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rhilkey 02-06-2015 07:28 PM

I heard Mr Clean magic eraser works but you might want to test on a fabric scrap first.

PAMAR 02-07-2015 10:15 AM

I was going to recommend the magic eraser, too. I just used it yesterday to remove some pencil marks. But, as rhilkey recommended, test first.

nativetexan 02-07-2015 11:48 AM

I used Oxy clean on #2 pencil marks that were 2 to 3 years old.

paoberle 02-08-2015 03:51 AM

I use pencil to mark my quilts. Before I wash I use a Shout solid stain stick on all the marks, rubbing it in well.

citruscountyquilter 02-08-2015 03:53 AM


Originally Posted by Jan in VA (Post 7080064)
Next time try these pencils for quilt marking. I've used them for 15 years to mark my quilts for hand quilting and wash the quilt afterward with no problems removing the marks.
http://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Wash-Pe...d+wash+pencils
They are also often available at Michaels. You will want a very good, sharp, handheld pencil sharpener.

Jan in VA

Jan, I went to Amazon and read up on these pencils. When used for sketching on paper they bleed like water colors right? Does this not happen on fabric when water is applied or is it that in washing so much water is used that the marks come all the way out? When I'm using a water soluble quilt marking pencil (the blue one) I can dab a damp cloth on the mark and it will come out. It appears that I might not be able to do that with this. Could you please clarify some more on this. I'm intrigued by this and value your expertise.

quilttiger 02-08-2015 04:26 AM

I've had success in using this product called Sew Clean, found in some quilt stores. It also removes ballpoint inks.

twinkie 02-08-2015 06:07 AM

Good luck with the stain. I have a quilt with pencil marks on it that have been there for ages. Don't know how to get them out so I am very interested in this answer. Good luck.

illinois 02-08-2015 06:41 AM

This works on regular pencil marks so give it a try.
3 parts rubbing alcohol
1 part water
1 generous squirt of CLEAR dish detergent
Pour solution into a jar, tightly covered. This will last a long time.
When ready to remove the pencil marks, saturate a cotton ball with the solution and rub over the pencil mark. When dry, the pencil mark should be gone.

AZ Jane 02-08-2015 06:55 AM

I had one, the dog uses it now..........................

Morag 02-08-2015 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by Jan in VA (Post 7080064)
Next time try these pencils for quilt marking. I've used them for 15 years to mark my quilts for hand quilting and wash the quilt afterward with no problems removing the marks.
http://www.amazon.com/Sketch-Wash-Pe...d+wash+pencils
They are also often available at Michaels. You will want a very good, sharp, handheld pencil sharpener.

Jan in VA

I use them too without any problem.
They are also available in the art section of Ben Franklin. I get mine there.


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