For removing a stain, Oxyclean works, but using Spray and Wash on ballpoint pen ink isn't the same as removing a stain. I don't know what's in it that makes it remove ink, but it works. If the ink is fresh, just spraying it causes it to start fading.

You might try glycerin. Rub it into the areas and let stand for 20 minutes. Then wash with dishwashing liquid. Hope you find a solution. It is a beautiful quilt and thanks for a lesson for us all.

Ouch! So sorry this happened... and thank you for letting us know so we don't try it as well. I hope you can get the ink out--if not, I like Ditter's idea of re-quilting it with black or dark blue thread. Good luck!

Have you used Zout yet!!! put it on and let it set for a few hours. Than lightly rub. I know it takes fingernail polish off because i had a wedding I did and one of the bridemaids got polish on the front of her dress and I used Zout and it came out . So sad Good luck.

So sorry!

try rubbing alchol, I used it on my sons white work shirt the other day after he had washed and dried it with ink all over it, I thought for sure it was headed for the trash. let it soak for a bit, scrub. It looks like a mess but it worked for me. Don't let it dry, wash, then repeat process if needed.

if all else fails make like you ment it too be +make it a solid line a feature---check out drappelique [technice? [sorry having a spelling brain fade]

I have one more suggestion for you to try. Take it to the cleaners and talk with them. I had a uniform top years ago that I had forgotten to put the cap on a sharpy and the sharpy leaked into the pocket and spread. they were able to take most of it out and lightened what was left. My heart goes out to you.
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Wash it with a few tablets of steradent. That also helps when the colors, mostly red, have bleaded on the lighter fabric in a quilt.

Now THAT'S a creative solution! Pretend like it was meant to be that way! (and don't do it again. lol)

Go to the dollar store, and get this stuff called AWESOME, it works on everything!

Rubbing achohol is the only thing I know of to use. Next time you are marking use a lead pencil. I shows up really well and will come out easily. I have even left it in and still showed a quilt and won. Sorry about your boo boo.

Sorry about your quilt. Seems to me that the ink has concentrated in the batting. I'm sure eventually it will wash out (unless you used a permanent marker). If you want the marking to wash out, and want to use ink try a PILOT G-2 07. It washes out immediately has a very fine point and can be purchased in different colors. Don't ever use a Pigma MICRON, it never washes out.

Sorry that this happened to your beautiful quilt! There are lots of good suggestions. I've used hydrogen peroxide to get ink stains out of my husband's dress shirts...

As for quilting pens/chalk on the market, I love my Sewline....depending on the color of the 'leads' that you buy, it marks dark or light enough to be seen, you can get them in really fine point and they wash out really well.

Try Carbona for ink. I've used it to get stains out I couldn't get out any other way. You can find it at WalMart and most grocery stores with the cleaning products.

Would it be possible for you to find a heavy dark thread and machine quilt over your ink lines? Look at your quilt-------the dark designs in the big blocks are not ugly even though they are ink. If it's not a huge amount of work, maybe even an embroidered backstitch might hide your ink. Even if it's a bunch of work, it might well be worth it to keep you happyy

My mother used to fix up childrens dresses and sometimes the repair was that it had ink on it. She used a cleaner called Lestoil and it seemed to work well. I'm not sure if it is still made, but it might be worth a try. Good luck

try rubbing alcohol...we use it at work to get ink marks off of our desks and clothing.

You need to be careful with some of the fabric marking pencils, as well. Several years ago I made a tote bag and used a yellow one to mark my quilting pattern and to this day, after multiple washings, the yellow pencil marks show.

Just tell people it is part of the design.

I can't help you this time. But I posted a product for you in the main topic section. I found it last july at the quilt show.
I am so sorry this happened to you.

Thank you, Rhonda, for those good tips!! I had remembered milk as an old-time remedy for removing ink and blood but I had never tried that before. Hair spray always did the trick in the past, but not this time. :oops: Yes, I've heard of Peri-care and it's nice to know for those who have access to it or want to try it. Thank you, Rhonda!! :D :D

OMG, what a miracle product that is!! Want to try this one too!! Thank you so much for this great tip, dvseals!!

:-D :-D p.s. your GC are just adorable!!

Thank you!! I'm not worried though! Something will work!!

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Thank you so much, C.Cal Quilt Girl!! I wish I could call it a new trend but from a distance I still see INK, yikes. lol.

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I'm so sorry. All of our hearts are breaking for you :cry:

Yes, bookmark anything you want!! Right click on the pics to save and download all you want! Thank you so much, Jan, for that encouraging note!! Pencil marks showing can be equalled to great quilts!! I'll remember that!! Should've used my quilting pencils but Pilots and Sharpies make me happy!!
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oh, thank you, sewgulll! I'll try that. I'll try mayo, lemonade, murphy's oil soap, etc.

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In my reply to sewgull, I was just trying to be funny with the mayo, lemonade and murphy's oil soap (facetious) but some took me seriously I see.
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Someone PMed me this a.m. with the only logical solution! Since inks are petroleum based, LIGHTER FLUID would definitely remove them! I would hope the vapors would evaporate quick though. lol. then I'll rinse it in a fragrantly scented solution AND HOPE IT DOESN'T IGNITE!! LOL.. :-D :-D

Thanks for that tip!! Oxyclean is the best!! My hair spray started the ink spreading and made it worse and I have never had that happen before!

**Here's a great tip with Spray and Wash:**

I never use Spray and Wash for its intended purpose but keep it handy only for keeping the chrome polished in the bathroom. There's no hard work involved. Spray and Wash automatically spiffs up the shine on chrome!!! Finish it off when dried with a soft cloth. It'll sparkle!!

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I do have glycerin on hand and will try that!! Thank you so much for reminding me of the glycerin (I use to dry flowers)!!

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I would try peroxide. it takes out a ton of stains.

I tried this last night, but a second application would be needed. I was afraid of it lightening the fabric with another dose. :-D

I use colored pencils to mark lines, washes out easily.

Good luck on removing the ink, even if it just lightens up enough not to notice.

For fine lines get the fons and porter mechanical pencil. It makes a very fine line. I have only used the white "leads" and believe me it comes out, too well! I marked a lot of a quilt before starting to hand quilt it and all the marks were gone by the time I finished with my first hoopful. I love the pencil so now I mark each area just before I'm about to quilt it.

I have never had problems with white chalks coming out but I have had problems with yellows and blues.

Thank you for the tip on the Pilot pen!! I love those pens. I knew there were some out there that I could use. I did not use a permanent marker. It was a Pentel RSVP purple ink pen. I only use the Pigmas for permanent art. Thank you so much, Virginia, I'll try that. I love Sharpie's fine point pens too but won't dare try that. lol. :D :D

Thank you!! Someone else did mention that product!!

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Wishing you all the best in getting the ink out. We all have to learn one way or the other and unfortunately it's usually painful.

Thank you, quiltmaker!! Getting ready to try the lighter fluid. I have to close my eyes though at the thought of putting it on my mini.

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I already passed on the lt. fluid. I just couldn't do it. I tried the rubbing alcohol and it highlighted everything well. Maybe when dry, it'll be gone!! lol.

We all make mistakes but that's how we learn so really it's a good thing for all of us out here to pay attention too these types of issues that come up. I am always trying to figure out how to get marks off of things. It just stinks when it happens to something you really like. Lot's of ladies marked their tops with regular pencils because that is all they had and those marks are still on those quilts. It gives it more character and tells a story. There is always a sunnyside to a mistake.

You are so right! I now have more appreciation for the good old pencil - it worked well for them and is just as good today!

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Don't use lighter fluid if your batting is polyester!! It will melt it.