shelleywa Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I am quilting a medallion quilt at present and there is lots of white plain fabric just waiting for feathers- and I caught my finger on a pin that I use to baste as I SID. The blood welled up so quickly I was amazed but thankfully I managed to move my finger just as quickly away from that pristine white fabric! And I did it again!!I've never bled so much in my life from a little pin prick. I tried the old remedy of using one's own saliva to remove the blood stain - but I think there was too much. Wasn't another old remedy using milk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Yes, milk works great. I've soaked clothing in it but have never used it on a quilt. Jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankiequilter Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 I use hydrogen peroxide, the first aid type, not the kind used on hair. Years ago I was having blood work done at a lab and the tech didn't cover the needle poke quick enough and blood sprayed all over my new white pants! Everyone in the lab ran for peroxide and magically, before my eyes, the blood disappeared! I keep a bottle of peroxide in my sewing room, just in case I have the need. Another first aid item that I keep in my sewing room to handle all those pin and needle pokes that I get is a bottle of New Skin. When I poke myself I stop the bleeding as best I can and brush on a layer or two of New Skin to keep it from bleeding. Wishing someone would invent pins that don't draw blood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbieJones Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Hydrogen Peroxide lifts it right out! Use a Q-tip and dab it on the spot. Soak it up with a paper towel. I actually found some in a spray bottle that I keep in my laundry room. It works so good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Peroxide did not work on my wholecloth but Carbona's laundry product (specifically for blood) in the little yellow bottle did. I keep all the formulations in my laundry room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie2 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Oxi clean works fabulous. The water must be hot though. Can buy generic at Walmart that works the same for about $2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Grandma's Secret Spot Remover. Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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