Help - where did this come from?
 

I am quilting an antique wedding ring quilt by hand and I discovered that all the safety pins I pinned it with has rusted on the quilt and I had to pull them out. Now how do I get the rust stains off the quilt. and why did this happen when I had it right by my chair in the family room? anyone know or can help me...

I don't know, but I would try Googling for advice.

can't say why it happened, but here are some suggestions I found, using Google, that might help,
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-t...e-rust-stains/

That's why it's best to use only brass safety pins; they won't rust.

I'm not sure of the best way to remove rust stains. Especially because this is a vintage top, I think I would contact http://www.retroclean.com to ask if their product will work on rust stains. You would want to wait until the top is quilted and bound before cleaning.

Those "silvery" safety pins don't need to be in water or to be "wet" to rust; just the humidity in the room air is enough to cause the reaction. Always use brass safety pins on quilts, as mentioned before. They *are* more expensive, but they are also softer to open and close, a nice benefit for the expense.

I hope you will be able to get the rust stains our when you are finished.

Jan in VA

I have heard of a product called Whink but I have never used it.

Hi Jan, You are a wealth of information. I've noticed several times you have know so much about the topic. Thanks for always sharing!

straight pins and needles can also rust and leave marks in fabric

There is a product called Carbona stain devils #9 for rust and perspiration. It is a small yellow container, you should be able to find it at Walmart with the laundry detergents.

I used lemon juice and salt to remove rust stains from overall buckles. Never had it damage any fabric but would test first.