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Old 02-25-2008, 02:48 AM
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I use a product called Goo-Gone. It will even take out old greasy stains in shirts. I have 3 sons and we get a lot of stains and that product works.

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Old 02-25-2008, 05:01 AM
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I always used lestoil, my kids were stain masters. I works for about everything
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:08 AM
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I just now saw a segment on Simply Quilts and Alex said to use cornstarch and a toothbrush, let it sit for a day and it should be good to go!
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Old 02-25-2008, 05:11 AM
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I was watching Alex Anderson this morning and she did mention the oil stains from the sewing machine. She said to take a childs toothbrush and brush on cornstarch and let it stand for about 24 hours and it should take out the oil stain.

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Old 02-25-2008, 12:35 PM
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Great advice everyone! The Dawn dishwashing liquid worked great! I worked it in, let it sit, then took a toothbrush lightly to it. I washed it in HOT water, and then let it airdry. Came out like nothing had happened!
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Old 02-25-2008, 12:36 PM
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That is the first time I've heard about the chalk, I may try it just for the heck of it on a small piece of fabric! My 4 year old hoards chalk like it's going out of style! :D
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Old 02-25-2008, 02:22 PM
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I read just today on someone's Quilt Blog that the same thing happened to them, on white fabric, and they used Murphy's Soap, which took the machine oil/grease right out. I think it would be worth a try.
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Old 03-01-2008, 01:56 PM
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I'm with 3incollege-Donna .... looks like a good place for an applique .... perhaps two or three small hearts.
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