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n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 02:40 PM

You know the back of my mini was full of ink marks and after I sprayed the front, all were gone from the back. My question is, do you think WD-40 would work better from the wrong side of the soiled area? I still have marks remaining on the front to remove. It's worth considering.

reach for the stars 2 09-08-2010 02:40 PM

That's sad all that work. I did that once with an pen for quilting that just rinse off with water. Well it didn't still is blue. A real bummer, so sorry

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by reach for the stars 2
That's sad all that work. I did that once with an pen for quilting that just rinse off with water. Well it didn't still is blue. A real bummer, so sorry

Yes, unfortunately, not all the things they claim that works is true. It's trial and error. Well, at least the majority of it is gone and I do feel 100% better. I can live with a light touch on it, but will continue to get rid of it all and chalk up this as a great lesson learned :oops: and others can learn from it too! :-D :-D

pbreon 09-08-2010 02:51 PM

I knew the WD-40 would work!!!!
I was so amazed whe n I saw the stain lift out before my eyes.....
A good soaking and wasing in baking soda or viniger wil help the smell out....( how to spell viniger??)

Originally Posted by pbreon
Believe it or not sometimes WD-40 will lift out ink.... try it in s small place then wash with mild detergent.
Take a pic of it when the ink is all gone... I have hope for you.. .and the quiti quilt

I had a carpet cleaner tell me this when I asked him what was he using in the can that was covered with duct tape.... and also from the auto store, an engine cleaning product you spray on and rinse it quicklie... Yes, that was the 2 products he had tapped with the duct tape....I was so surprised and now when I have a stain I use it and it works!!!Especially if it is a petrolium based ink!! just try a small spot first... its worth a try than having to rid the quilt....

:? :? :? :cry: :cry:

QUILT4JOY 09-08-2010 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by pbreon
I knew the WD-40 would work!!!!
I was so amazed whe n I saw the stain lift out before my eyes.....
A good soaking and wasing in baking soda or viniger wil help the smell out....( how to spell viniger??)

Originally Posted by pbreon
Believe it or not sometimes WD-40 will lift out ink.... try it in s small place then wash with mild detergent.
Take a pic of it when the ink is all gone... I have hope for you.. .and the quiti quilt

I had a carpet cleaner tell me this when I asked him what was he using in the can that was covered with duct tape.... and also from the auto store, an engine cleaning product you spray on and rinse it quicklie... Yes, that was the 2 products he had tapped with the duct tape....I was so surprised and now when I have a stain I use it and it works!!!Especially if it is a petrolium based ink!! just try a small spot first... its worth a try than having to rid the quilt....

:? :? :? :cry: :cry:

WD-40 who'd a thought!

katiebear1 09-08-2010 03:15 PM


Originally Posted by dsj
My goodness it ought to be stain free from this point on, the poor little thing!! I am glad that it's coming out for you. W-D 40 I will keep that in mind.

I'm so glad the ink came out. It is such a beautiful quilt and it looks like you put many hours into it.

iamsogone 09-08-2010 03:25 PM

there is something you can get at the dollar store called awesome it is really good i havent tried it on ink but i had to clean one of my rentals and it rolled all off the nicotine and stains out of everything i used it on it is only a dollar a bottle this stuff is awesome

IBQUILTIN 09-08-2010 03:39 PM

The fons and porter marker is wonderful. It comes out with a spray of water, very thin lines, and you can get refills in several colors.

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 03:59 PM


Originally Posted by pbreon
I knew the WD-40 would work!!!!
I was so amazed whe n I saw the stain lift out before my eyes.....
A good soaking and wasing in baking soda or viniger wil help the smell out....( how to spell viniger??)

Originally Posted by pbreon
Believe it or not sometimes WD-40 will lift out ink.... try it in s small place then wash with mild detergent.
Take a pic of it when the ink is all gone... I have hope for you.. .and the quiti quilt

I had a carpet cleaner tell me this when I asked him what was he using in the can that was covered with duct tape.... and also from the auto store, an engine cleaning product you spray on and rinse it quicklie... Yes, that was the 2 products he had tapped with the duct tape....I was so surprised and now when I have a stain I use it and it works!!!Especially if it is a petrolium based ink!! just try a small spot first... its worth a try than having to rid the quilt....

:? :? :? :cry: :cry:

Yes! I had faith that it would work too!! I read this in a book from the 1800's that ammonia will lift all heavy chemicals from store bought detergents that if you soak your item one hour in ammonia/water prior to washing, all additives and stains will be gone and especially dish towels would be renewed!! Add a little vinegar and both together will rid the item of odors. Ratio was 1c. to the gallon. So only a tiny bit is needed for a small basin of water. Will soak in ammonia/vinegar (correct spelling vin * e*gar) and I can even add a little baking soda too for the softness feature. WD-40 to the rescue!!!

:D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:01 PM


Originally Posted by QUILT4JOY

Originally Posted by pbreon
I knew the WD-40 would work!!!!
I was so amazed whe n I saw the stain lift out before my eyes.....
A good soaking and wasing in baking soda or viniger wil help the smell out....( how to spell viniger??)

Originally Posted by pbreon
Believe it or not sometimes WD-40 will lift out ink.... try it in s small place then wash with mild detergent.
Take a pic of it when the ink is all gone... I have hope for you.. .and the quiti quilt

I had a carpet cleaner tell me this when I asked him what was he using in the can that was covered with duct tape.... and also from the auto store, an engine cleaning product you spray on and rinse it quicklie... Yes, that was the 2 products he had tapped with the duct tape....I was so surprised and now when I have a stain I use it and it works!!!Especially if it is a petrolium based ink!! just try a small spot first... its worth a try than having to rid the quilt....

:? :? :? :cry: :cry:

WD-40 who'd a thought!

Don't you know it!!! Never in my wildest did I think I would be spraying with that today!!

:D :D

mshawii 09-08-2010 04:03 PM


Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

Try "Goop Off" It just might work.

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:04 PM


Originally Posted by katiebear1

Originally Posted by dsj
My goodness it ought to be stain free from this point on, the poor little thing!! I am glad that it's coming out for you. W-D 40 I will keep that in mind.

I'm so glad the ink came out. It is such a beautiful quilt and it looks like you put many hours into it.

Thank you so much, katiebear1!! You guys are just the greatest!! Thanks everyone for all your help and tips and advice and suggestions!! haha. Yes, I always put too many hours into them but I enjoy it and it's for others after all!! I would love more than anything to donate this quilt when I'm finished to a board member in a drawing but don't know how that could be done.

:-D :-D :-D :-D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:08 PM


Originally Posted by iamsogone
there is something you can get at the dollar store called awesome it is really good i havent tried it on ink but i had to clean one of my rentals and it rolled all off the nicotine and stains out of everything i used it on it is only a dollar a bottle this stuff is awesome

Yes, someone else suggested that too. I'll have to check out the ingredients on that one!! Sounds good though!!

:-D :-D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by IBQUILTIN
The fons and porter marker is wonderful. It comes out with a spray of water, very thin lines, and you can get refills in several colors.

Oh, wow!! You're getting fancy on me now!! Will check into that! :-D :-D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:10 PM


Originally Posted by mshawii

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

Try "Goop Off" It just might work.

Ok. Thanks msshawii!! Another one to add to my list!!

:-D :-D

lotus63000 09-08-2010 04:28 PM


Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

When I was in Thailand...I started sewing small craft project.. I always used pencil or pen drawing line on the fabric cause we don't have many variety tools and quilt notions like here....and I knew how hard to get rid of them...but meanwhile, I found enzyme-activated Liquid Detergent from Amway product was AS8 Liquid Detergent.....just put on all ink pr pencil lines then leave my project a couple hour and soaking overnight.... the next day, I just gentle rubbed....all clean....

But I don't know what Amway in USA they named that product ...I'm think you could find that product if you would like to try.....

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:33 PM


Originally Posted by lotus63000

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

When I was in Thailand...I started sewing small craft project.. I always used pencil or pen drawing line on the fabric cause we don't have many variety tools and quilt notions like here....and I knew how hard to get rid of them...but meanwhile, I found enzyme-activated Liquid Detergent from Amway product was AS8 Liquid Detergent.....just put on all ink pr pencil lines then leave my project a couple hour and soaking overnight.... the next day, I just gentle rubbed....all clean....

But I don't know what Amway in USA they named that product ...I'm think you could find that product if you would like to try.....

I'll do a search and find out!! Thank you so much, lotus63000! This is great to know and I'm sure many of the ladies here would like to know too if they ever need a stain remover. Will let everyone know what I find out! Thanks again for your help!! :-D :-D

p.s. I did the search. Here is the link: http://www.amwaysa8products.com/

It's "SA 8"!

eimay 09-08-2010 04:34 PM

Try goo-gone on an inconspicuous spot.

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 04:39 PM


Originally Posted by eimay
Try goo-gone on an inconspicuous spot.

Thank you, eimay! Will add this to my ever-growing list!! I think it may be a good one!! :-D :-D

purplefiend 09-08-2010 04:59 PM

Grandma's Secret spot remover

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:01 PM


Originally Posted by purplefiend
Grandma's Secret spot remover

Another great suggestion we hadn't heard of as yet! thank you, purplefiend! It's so good to know what works!! :-D :-D

ibeesewin 09-08-2010 05:05 PM

Oh...I am so sorry this happend. How frustrating all the work you went through AND the price of supplies.
Here....I will cry for you so you can stop now.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
I don't suppose that helped did it.
I have used dishwasher soap mixed with a little oxyclean to remove stains. Dishwasher soap has more phosphorus in it which is supposed to help loosen stains.
It works great for similak stains. Maybe it would work for ink.
Lynn

sylvia77 09-08-2010 05:11 PM

I had this happen to me too, mine was pencil marks and I tried everything and no luck. I hope you the best in getting the ink out of yours!

Kitsie 09-08-2010 05:16 PM


Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

Had an accident with ballpoint ink, luckily on the back of a quilt. Used cheap "Kroger" nail polish remover and it all came out! Worth a try! Good luck!

dsj 09-08-2010 05:22 PM

What a day this has been, I haven't stopped thinking about this dilemma all afternoon. I had a meeting this evening and couldn't wait to get home and find out what the results were after the last washing. Thank God for WD-40. I have been stressed over this poor little block. You brought it back to life again, Yippie!!!

purplefiend 09-08-2010 05:30 PM


Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Originally Posted by purplefiend
Grandma's Secret spot remover

Another great suggestion we hadn't heard of as yet! thank you, purplefiend! It's so good to know what works!! :-D :-D

you're welcome.

bezzie58 09-08-2010 05:33 PM

Ok Ok so you made a mistake its still very pretty even with the ink mark in it and if you cant get the ink out just put more innk on some of the other part to amke it look like it was in the design

tmsrich 09-08-2010 05:38 PM

I use, hand sanitizing gel like Purell or "no name" brands work too, put it on then use a toothbrush to scrub - then try washing

it has worked for me on my son's white and coloured shirts, for wine, coffee and blood

if this does not work - try shaving cream and a toothbrush,(not gel type shaving cream) foam type works best

not sure what else to try because both of these take out pretty much every stain I have ever had

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:48 PM


Originally Posted by Kitsie

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr
I was brave. I told myself these ink marks will come out with hair spray. Yes, I really badly wanted to mark my quilt with an ink pen for precise quilting! It soaked for 2 days in ammonia, scrubbed with tooth brushes endlessly and sprayed with the cheapest grade of hair spray (that works the best) and still there are INK PEN MARKS ON MY QUILT!!! yikes. :oops: I've scrubbed with everything and think I have actually set the ink in for good. :? :oops: I'll wash it 100 times and it'll be gone! ;) :cry:

Had an accident with ballpoint ink, luckily on the back of a quilt. Used cheap "Kroger" nail polish remover and it all came out! Worth a try! Good luck!

Thank you so much, Kitsie!! Acetone is a great stand-in for stains!! I wanna go try some now. It's so strong it's bound to remove anything!! Will let you know if it takes the rest of it out. Hopefully so!

:-D :-D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by lynn2354
Oh...I am so sorry this happend. How frustrating all the work you went through AND the price of supplies.
Here....I will cry for you so you can stop now.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry:
I don't suppose that helped did it.
I have used dishwasher soap mixed with a little oxyclean to remove stains. Dishwasher soap has more phosphorus in it which is supposed to help loosen stains.
It works great for similak stains. Maybe it would work for ink.
Lynn

Thank you, Lynn, for that great tip!! No cost of supplies is too much when it comes to your quilt!!! :-D :-D :wink:

azam 09-08-2010 05:53 PM

Cute quilt, so sorry about the ink not coming out. :cry: Try DAWN dishwashing soap, it works on grease stains maybe it will work on ink, too.

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:55 PM


Originally Posted by dsj
What a day this has been, I haven't stopped thinking about this dilemma all afternoon. I had a meeting this evening and couldn't wait to get home and find out what the results were after the last washing. Thank God for WD-40. I have been stressed over this poor little block. You brought it back to life again, Yippie!!!

Amen!! WD-40 to the rescue!! This is one of the worst nightmares for a quilt!! Bless your heart!! This little thing is now revived!!! I hope we all feel r-e-l-i-e-v-e-d!! Good going, gang! Thanks for all those great tips!! I still have alot to try on it yet. I think acetone might be the icing on the cake. We'll see. Thank you, dsj, for thinking/worrrying about my dilemma!

:oops: ;-) ;-)

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:58 PM


Originally Posted by bezzie58
Ok Ok so you made a mistake its still very pretty even with the ink mark in it and if you cant get the ink out just put more innk on some of the other part to amke it look like it was in the design

Thread painting to the rescue!!!

:D :D :D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 05:59 PM


Originally Posted by azam
Cute quilt, so sorry about the ink not coming out. :cry: Try DAWN dishwashing soap, it works on grease stains maybe it will work on ink, too.

I tried Dawn before I soaked it for 2 days in ammonia and it didn't help.

:oops: ;)

Annz 09-08-2010 06:00 PM

Oh my gosh. I wish you could cover it up with some very thick layers of thread.

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 06:01 PM


Originally Posted by purplefiend

Originally Posted by n2scraplvr

Originally Posted by purplefiend
Grandma's Secret spot remover

Another great suggestion we hadn't heard of as yet! thank you, purplefiend! It's so good to know what works!! :-D :-D

you're welcome.

I meant to ask you where we all can find her remover. Thanks!!

;-) ;-)

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by tmsrich
I use, hand sanitizing gel like Purell or "no name" brands work too, put it on then use a toothbrush to scrub - then try washing

it has worked for me on my son's white and coloured shirts, for wine, coffee and blood

if this does not work - try shaving cream and a toothbrush,(not gel type shaving cream) foam type works best

not sure what else to try because both of these take out pretty much every stain I have ever had

What great tips these are!! Purell I hadn't thought about but have some kind of off brand sanitizer I might try. Shaving cream is excellent for removing stains! Thank you so much, tmsrich, for these great tips!!

:-D :-D :-D

n2scraplvr 09-08-2010 06:10 PM


Originally Posted by Annz
Oh my gosh. I wish you could cover it up with some very thick layers of thread.

Well, it could be an improvement over my HQ!! I would rather paint more flowers in the fabric if all else fails. lol. We have all kinds of art supplies. This little pen by Pentech called "transformers" looks like it would be great for waxing out the coloring. It looks like a stippling pen. Maybe it would "transform" my mini!

:D :D

squeakie 09-08-2010 06:13 PM

try soaking it with a product called ZOUT, that has taken out everything i have ever wanted it too

bonniebusybee 09-08-2010 06:16 PM


Originally Posted by Ditter43
If it won't come out, quilt over it with black or dark blue thread.....Bummer!! :|

Great idea, Ditter43. In the photo of the whole quilt, where three areas show the marking and the fourth doesn't, I thought it would be a good idea to carefully mark the lines solid on all of them. It would give the same effect as your suggestion. Make lemonade out of that lemon!


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