tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post2722784250395406042..comments2024-03-28T11:13:57.840-06:00Comments on Gigi's Thimble: Two steps forward, one step backGigi's Thimblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02104714701161170769noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-62912067304647986622012-06-01T08:08:55.796-06:002012-06-01T08:08:55.796-06:00Oops. I posted twice because I didn't think it...Oops. I posted twice because I didn't think it worked.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504895557276956026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-75388013696836261622012-06-01T08:08:08.535-06:002012-06-01T08:08:08.535-06:00Try the Shout Wipes. I've always had good luck...Try the Shout Wipes. I've always had good luck with them because I'm always spilling something on my pants or shirt at work. Just put a towel behind and blot on the stains. The key is to do it soon. Good luck.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504895557276956026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-6605762396055663042012-06-01T08:05:42.860-06:002012-06-01T08:05:42.860-06:00Try those little Shout Wipes, but do it ASAP. Put ...Try those little Shout Wipes, but do it ASAP. Put a towel behind the fabric and blot on the ink spots. They work pretty well, and I'm always getting coffee or something on my shirt or pants at work so I've used them a lot. The key is doing it soon. Good luck.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504895557276956026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-56649139112826156072012-05-26T18:35:48.136-06:002012-05-26T18:35:48.136-06:00Ohh... I know the feeling... One of my sons opened...Ohh... I know the feeling... One of my sons opened a pen and ink fell on my brand new white and read quilt... I also did not let him have my wrath because he was already scared = he knew how long it had taken me to design and quilt it. A lot of people suggested I use hair spray, which I did and I got most of it out, but I haven't been able to look at the quilt again. I hope you had good luck washing it!Pieced Brain Quilt Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18342451572000122181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-43597691509842245742012-05-24T21:57:21.659-06:002012-05-24T21:57:21.659-06:00General tip for all stains: no matter what you tr...General tip for all stains: no matter what you try, never ever dry it before checking to see if the stain was actually removed. Often, this means you must let it air dry first, because many stains don't show up when the fabric is wet, but do when it is dry (especially oily stains). If the stain is truly gone when it has air dried, feel free to dampen it again and throw it in the dryer. Once a stain is dried in a hot dryer, it most likely is truly permanent. If the stain is not gone, try the same product or method a second time (if the results were partial) or switch to some other method, letting it air dry again before deciding if you are finished removing the stain. In your case, you will probably be able to tell if it has been removed even when it is still wet, given that it is a marker and not an oily stain. I agree with the suggestion to mark up a swatch of the same fabric with the same marker, let it sit overnight (like your quilt has), and then attempt removing. You can also call the maker of the marker to see what they suggest. You'd be surprised how helpful they can be and how much they know about their own products. Bless you in your efforts! I think it will come right out.Dianne M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01701192922200864238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-39391995045416940282012-05-24T14:02:34.497-06:002012-05-24T14:02:34.497-06:00I had a mishap with a label on a king-sized (Chris...I had a mishap with a label on a king-sized (Christmas gift) quilt about a week before Christmas where all the blue ink from the label bled through the quilt to the white front of the quilt when my mom washed it. I found that by using Grandma's stain remover as per instructions with a bar of pure castile soap (and a lot of gentle elbow grease), I was able to remove all of the visible ink stains front the front of the quilt. Hope you find a solution that works for you!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11448208728043393803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-49487934912054404892012-05-22T10:51:32.015-06:002012-05-22T10:51:32.015-06:00I like Oxyclean and I have used the Grandma's ...I like Oxyclean and I have used the Grandma's spot remover that you find at most fabric stores or you can find it at Connecting Threads. Let's hope water does the trip otherwise.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16503798539178829225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-41960071033569868892012-05-21T14:08:07.456-06:002012-05-21T14:08:07.456-06:00Okay so I might be too late but I actually just ha...Okay so I might be too late but I actually just had my own quilt catastrophe... My little guy wrote on one of my table runners with a magic marker. To be fair and offer up all information he was only writing on one of my decorative stands with the marker and it slipped onto my table runner. Oh My Gosh, I love four-year-olds. Anyway, It was on a white back ground piece so I was thinking I could just bleach pen it out and that didn't work. Then I went to Walmart and bought some spray bottle oxyclean and literally just minutes ago sprayed it on and it totally totally worked. I clicked on here to see your updated post and thought I just have to share the news. Thanks for maybe me not killing my son when I saw it because I remembered that I am not the only one :)Michelle Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425713795250492003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-56492620235409480392012-05-21T12:04:17.737-06:002012-05-21T12:04:17.737-06:00I would try wetting the spot right on the edge to ...I would try wetting the spot right on the edge to see what happens~ chances are it will come right out. Good luck!Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080509376985361545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-18970578914230998612012-05-19T22:58:54.236-06:002012-05-19T22:58:54.236-06:00My favorite spot treater lately: Dawn dish deterg...My favorite spot treater lately: Dawn dish detergent - I swear, it works on everything! Even old stains.... Best of luck - I know what a heartbreak that can be....Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07649186894244703990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-81279287540621664552012-05-19T14:13:35.475-06:002012-05-19T14:13:35.475-06:00I am a big fan of spraying OxyClean on the affecte...I am a big fan of spraying OxyClean on the affected areas and letting it sit for a while before I was the offended fabric. Good luck and congratulations on keeping your cool. I do not know if I could have done it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15144210155390875832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-55283711858015058872012-05-19T08:27:52.791-06:002012-05-19T08:27:52.791-06:00Hi Amber, I agree with My Vintage Mending...try so...Hi Amber, I agree with My Vintage Mending...try some alcohol. I've used it to get out ball point pen ink! It usually works best if you haven't tried washing it with anything else yet. Good luck!!!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02438928026711608351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-73463022674795549502012-05-19T04:37:13.575-06:002012-05-19T04:37:13.575-06:00I would definitely work on the stains separately b...I would definitely work on the stains separately before washing the quilt. Someone else suggested OxyClean and that is what I would use. Good luck!Karen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734789224833308727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-44652738966306492152012-05-18T23:43:20.645-06:002012-05-18T23:43:20.645-06:00Dear friend, all you need is a Shout Pen. After s...Dear friend, all you need is a Shout Pen. After sewing it all together, stick it in the wash to launder completely. I know in my heart that sweet little monkey girl did not do this on purpose and had no idea what she did! I had a dream about you last night - I came to visit, and you had 2 new kids (4 total), and I had no idea about them... I miss you!Lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05715630232742413604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-23261560770678713962012-05-18T23:00:43.128-06:002012-05-18T23:00:43.128-06:00Lots of good suggestions...and I agree that it wil...Lots of good suggestions...and I agree that it will come out with no problem. <br />And if it doesn't.....just spatter all the rest of the blocks and pretend that you meant it to be creative!Flo @ Butterfly Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526024695998355238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-57768535674382248112012-05-18T20:58:47.257-06:002012-05-18T20:58:47.257-06:00Oh my dear friend. This is the frosting on the cak...Oh my dear friend. This is the frosting on the cake for a frustrating week. I'm giving you a great big gold star on your chart for patience and calm.Sew Much Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881605414910320055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-77591345211454839432012-05-18T20:05:12.438-06:002012-05-18T20:05:12.438-06:00My favorite spit remover is Z-Out...really super g...My favorite spit remover is Z-Out...really super good! But, if you try washing and it does not come out...how about overdying the quilt top when done... in pink dye?? Might look very cool...vintagy...kownershnicialca very bubblegum 50's look...Pollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14522146337843308652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-47562147930595274572012-05-18T19:46:18.334-06:002012-05-18T19:46:18.334-06:00Your quilt is so beautiful...even with the little ...Your quilt is so beautiful...even with the little pink dots!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-51412007183623540442012-05-18T19:15:35.862-06:002012-05-18T19:15:35.862-06:00Last resort...Peroxide on a Q tip or alcohol. Rins...Last resort...Peroxide on a Q tip or alcohol. Rinse when done. Smiles...ReneeMy Vintage Mendinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04367574057347101825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-84957567846985842542012-05-18T18:58:12.665-06:002012-05-18T18:58:12.665-06:00I don't have advice...I think you already have...I don't have advice...I think you already have received some wonderful ideas. I just wanted to tell you how beautiful your blocks are, even with the little pink dots!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-54455655906594140212012-05-18T16:59:43.962-06:002012-05-18T16:59:43.962-06:00At the last Chicago Modern Quilt Guild meeting, Ja...At the last Chicago Modern Quilt Guild meeting, Jacquie Gering was speaking and she had a quilt that did a lot of bleeding and she swears by Zout (?). I've never tried it, but it's another option for you.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04781651275997050281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-44602388710956599022012-05-18T16:50:29.068-06:002012-05-18T16:50:29.068-06:00Thanks ladies! I think I'm going to finish up...Thanks ladies! I think I'm going to finish up my quilt ASAP and get some stain remover on it tonight. Then I'll get it quilted and bound ASAP so I can get it washed ASAP :). Thanks for all the good advice!<br /><br />AmberGigi's Thimblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104714701161170769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-91317546007952892142012-05-18T15:01:09.332-06:002012-05-18T15:01:09.332-06:00Oh, goodness. I'm impressed you stayed calm! I...Oh, goodness. I'm impressed you stayed calm! If it is washable marker, I bet it comes out. I second the oxyclean.Katie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13648256706053052966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-68960001028701825372012-05-18T14:54:32.393-06:002012-05-18T14:54:32.393-06:00It's going to be a lovely quilt! From stain ex...It's going to be a lovely quilt! From stain experience I think it would be better to tackle these sooner rather than later! Sometimes the longer the stain sits in the fabric the harder it is to remove. Whatever you decide good luck, and good on you for staying calm!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00902546150683095705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4111251612193454477.post-69168950467664663072012-05-18T14:51:54.356-06:002012-05-18T14:51:54.356-06:00Fingers crossed it will wash out :)Fingers crossed it will wash out :)Cillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15908121685579749451noreply@blogger.com