HELP

[Lib]

Has anyone ever got the lead pencil transfer to the quilt when quilting over a design? I quilted all along one border, removed the paper, and there is the lead pencil design on my quilt!

Can anyone tell me how to get rid of it?

Lib

[Quilting Heidi]

Lib,

I don't usually use pencil, instead I use permanent pen. Have you tried a fabric eraser? I'd start there. The other option is to try Sew Clean sold by Pam Clark.

[annaquilts]

I really like the spray Pam Clark sells . It's called Sew Clean. Here's the link. http://homestitches.com/supplies.html

[RoseCity Quilter]

Yep, had that happen, nothing I tryed took it out. That was several years ago. Now I use a permanent pen.

[JustSewSimple]

Yes, as it turns out, my students have had this happen. Also, I sometimes use a permanent marker. I haven't had transfer - ever - but once again, my students had transfer. Don't know why. Never got it out.

[Stagecl]

I've had permanent marker transfer from the heat of the needle. I think using something washable would be better, such as a crayola washable marker.

[Lib]

What would I ever do without all you super people.

I shall try the fabric eraser and if that doesn't work the Sew Clean.

Lib

[lisalnewman]

I like sew clean from Pam Clarke but there is also a product from Quilter's Rule specifically ment for removing pencil marks. Here is a link for the product:

http://www.quiltersrule.com/marking/mpr.html

I haven't tried it but was looking at it at their booth at MQX. Might be an option if the other product do not work. Good luck,

Lisa:)

[KathyA]

I use white chalk on tissue paper and you can see it even on white fabric. works like a dream and you don't have to worry about transfer - unless of course you are printing off your printer then guess this chalk doesn't work...

[Ferret]

Yes, I now mark onto wash away stabiliser which is much less prone to doing this. Good luck getting the pencil out.

Ferret

[AnnHenry]

I cut this out from somewhere:

"To remove pencil marks, according to the August issue [what year?] of Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts, suggest the following: Make a solution that is one part water, three parts rubbing alcohol, and one or two drops of Palmolive or Joy dishwashing liquid. Do not use Dawn--it may bleach out the fabric. Use a cotton swab to apply and gently scrub with a soft toothbrush. Wipe dry with a cloth. Test first before applying to your whole quilt. (I printed this from the Quiltaholics-Quilting Tips site.) "

I haven't tried it.

[Lib]

Thanks everyone. I used the Sew Clean and just about all of it came out.

Lib