How do I get out the preprinted quilting lines? I have washed the quilt in the tub, but the quilting dots are still there.

I can't get out the preprinted quilt lines. Does anyone know how to get them out? I have it soaking in the bath tub, but they are still there.

Can you contact the store where you purchased it from, or the manufacturer?

Try rubbing white vinegar into the dots with a soft toothbrush.

No, I can't contact anyone about the quilt, as my sister gave it to me and I have no idea where she bought it. Thanks

Thanks, I will try the vinegar and see if it works. I still have it in the tub with cold water and a little dish liquid.

oh my, if that doesn't work, try soaking in Oxi clean and also rub the lines a bit too. good luck.

These set with heat
did you press it prior to quilting?

cold water will help -set the color- so ....
you probably wont get them out. depending on the quilt of course maybe you could use a stain removeing product like shout? but warm water is going to probably be needed...use cold water when you don't want your marks to disappear...sometimes some agitation is necessary too...can the quilt be washed in a washer?...with warm water and some detergent?
also, if you heat set the marks (pressing) it will be more difficult

I just went to the grocery and thought about Oxi clean, but didn't know if it would take out the color of the flowers and stems. I will get some and try it on the white background though and see if it works. The instructions says to dry clean, do you think that would take out the lines?

Dry cleaning fluid might take out the lines. You might talk to the dry cleaner before washing. If you've already used water and heat on the piece the ink is probably going to be set.

I havew just washed the quilt in mild dish liquid. I did not press with iron.

No, I did nor press it before quilting.

It will depend on the ink involved. I can dissolve any kind of ink in the lab (can even tell you who manufactured and what dye lot) but it might destroy your fabric :lol: . Unfortunately, some inks will actually be set by lye based soap (any soap, laundry, body or dish soap has some sort of lye in it) so getting your ink out after using one of these can be a problem. I hope it comes out. I preach the small sample area a lot but sometimes a project looks better if the whole thing gets treated the same way every time. I wish I were more help.

I wonder why it says to dry clean a quilt? Is it made from a silky fabric?

thanks, I am going to try to talk to our dry cleaners here and see if they have any suggestions as to how to remove the dye.

No, the quilt is all cotton. I have no idea why it needs to be dry cleaned. Maybe that is the only way to get out the dots.

Yes, the quilt can be washed in the washer, but would have to take it to a laundry mat. My washer is too small to handle it. Also will try the warm water and shout. Thanks

Very pretty. I hope the lines disappear for you.

Thanks lab fairy, I think I will take it to the cleaners and see what they say about the lines and if that don't work, I will try the oxi clean.