tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post2261927629657384998..comments2024-03-03T22:03:05.210-05:00Comments on A Joyful Chaos: AdviceA Joyful Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-86347876743613677622014-03-23T11:37:46.382-04:002014-03-23T11:37:46.382-04:00Mary Ann, I have used Kiss Off on stains that have...Mary Ann, I have used Kiss Off on stains that have been in my tshirs for more than a year an it came out. Try this product. Use it no matter what! http://www.kissoff.com/<br />Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01753037741344451528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-69705728427259478862014-02-14T10:18:45.661-05:002014-02-14T10:18:45.661-05:00I've soaked things in Biz Also made a paste of...I've soaked things in Biz Also made a paste of Biz and water on stain (red dye running onto white on quilt Mother in law made us for our wedding) let it sit day or two, soak and took that red die out.<br /><br />Also read that George Washington's christening gown was soaked in liquid dove dish detergent and Clorox 2 powder and it removed the age stains and did not damage the fabric. I AverettLadyNanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509213680922009574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-44592450049011137522014-02-11T21:09:20.061-05:002014-02-11T21:09:20.061-05:00I would soak it over night with LOTS of Tide and O...I would soak it over night with LOTS of Tide and Oxycean powder!lindzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218111039323851513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-88049323100652910582014-02-11T21:09:19.392-05:002014-02-11T21:09:19.392-05:00I would soak it over night with LOTS of Tide and O...I would soak it over night with LOTS of Tide and Oxycean powder!lindzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13218111039323851513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-71295674528426002132014-02-11T19:06:45.766-05:002014-02-11T19:06:45.766-05:00I agree with the others, soak it overnight in your...I agree with the others, soak it overnight in your tub with Oxyclean mixed in the water. Also you might want to wait until the weather is nice enough to hang this out in the sun for a day. If all else fails contact a local quilting group, they may have other suggestions. Carla Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096259082955927138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-33171593895833310312014-02-11T19:05:51.496-05:002014-02-11T19:05:51.496-05:00On white fabric, lemon juice and sunlight work pre...On white fabric, lemon juice and sunlight work pretty well to bleach out stains too.Nerd Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05177750398775870580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-75898536696677880892014-02-10T22:13:52.348-05:002014-02-10T22:13:52.348-05:00Even with the marks by the stitching it is beautif...Even with the marks by the stitching it is beautiful. Don't get rid of it. The sun might gently bleach the marks out for you. If you can't get the marks out and you really want to change them you could applique a new square to each of those spots and restitch them. Suannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768381960849873308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-81097047065420109822014-02-10T14:43:28.530-05:002014-02-10T14:43:28.530-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072182136947510722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-79747270580827253322014-02-10T14:43:28.063-05:002014-02-10T14:43:28.063-05:00I had a doily one time that I thought was ruined b...I had a doily one time that I thought was ruined by what looked like a huge coffee stain. I soaked it in strong Oxyclean water for a few hours and it was good as new... Definitely try oxyclean. I really hope you find something to get it out...Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01072182136947510722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-42857980288883047042014-02-10T12:25:42.467-05:002014-02-10T12:25:42.467-05:00There's a version of OxyClean that you spray o...There's a version of OxyClean that you spray on for spot cleaning. I used it to make a floor-length white skirt's hem go back to white.Mackenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695808411116664337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-8336091567380844012014-02-10T10:31:58.451-05:002014-02-10T10:31:58.451-05:00I have also used hydrogen peroxide mixed with Dawn...I have also used hydrogen peroxide mixed with Dawn for red juice stains on my grandchildren shirts. You could also try adding baking soda to the mixture. Good luck! ShaunJeff and Shaunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530388533879898119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-15397331598686693212014-02-09T20:43:36.999-05:002014-02-09T20:43:36.999-05:00My mom swears by Oxyclean, also. She washed a bab...My mom swears by Oxyclean, also. She washed a baby outfit that was about fifty years old and yellowed. It came out looking brand new except for the thread. A friend of mine had really good results with her wedding dress at the dry cleaners. If nothing else, keep it in the attic with the intent that someday you'll get a chance to work on it.Nolefan Ocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15526028943242508253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-47091957791718658062014-02-09T16:58:22.485-05:002014-02-09T16:58:22.485-05:00I agree with all the others. You should definitely...I agree with all the others. You should definitely keep it! I have read that OxyClean works wonders. Or maybe a vinegar soak would work. I use lye soap for tough stains and it works great. In any case, Please don't burn it! I would be thrilled to treasure it stains and all if it comes to that!gotpeace91https://www.blogger.com/profile/03835417636286313180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-53294937940630407852014-02-09T10:16:22.177-05:002014-02-09T10:16:22.177-05:00I would treasure it as it is. like people that ag...I would treasure it as it is. like people that age and wrinkle, you still love them. lol I'd never let a little discoloring sway me from any finely made quilt. Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838807493698714794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-36887175084808180382014-02-09T00:02:46.702-05:002014-02-09T00:02:46.702-05:00I had someone at a fabric store tell me to use Biz...I had someone at a fabric store tell me to use Biz bleach (it is color safe) to soak and get out those mystery stains. I have used it on colors as a soak and not had any issues. Hope you find something to work-it is a shame to have to not use it anymore.emtdlbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099751076974599707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-15805122449029044482014-02-08T23:35:52.474-05:002014-02-08T23:35:52.474-05:00I wouldn't do anything more to the quilt. Loo...I wouldn't do anything more to the quilt. Look at it this way: the discoloration is nothing more that a continuation of precious memories that have already been stitched into your quilt. I am happy it was found!!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10185590857696588007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-65080937188140852522014-02-08T17:53:40.166-05:002014-02-08T17:53:40.166-05:00Try taking it to a dry cleaners and see what they ...Try taking it to a dry cleaners and see what they say. I once had nail polish on a white jacket that I couldn't get out. Took it to the cleaners and they got it all out with no residue.Farmwifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249459944871931065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-38499034209427947792014-02-08T12:04:29.124-05:002014-02-08T12:04:29.124-05:00Or maybe turn it into a multi-generational quilt a...Or maybe turn it into a multi-generational quilt and use fabric paints to touch up those particular squares as a project for you and the children? Put a few more memories into it?Maggie in Tallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765559579988713682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-43178558483458432382014-02-08T10:02:43.148-05:002014-02-08T10:02:43.148-05:00I removed what I thought was a permanent pink stai...I removed what I thought was a permanent pink stain on our carpet with hydrogen peroxide mixed with a few drops of Dawn dish detergent. It didn't harm the carpet or change the color. I've since used it on a lot of stained clothing with great results. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380858212862642187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-66393322614610833092014-02-08T01:14:53.300-05:002014-02-08T01:14:53.300-05:00Years ago, I called TIDE and asked for help in rem...Years ago, I called TIDE and asked for help in removing greasy (automotive) smoke stains from a fire that had (I thought) ruined clothing belonging to my parents who had a fire - they were immensely helpful! Give them a call :-)<br />Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08312481804665424463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-46043348080339181132014-02-07T22:55:07.637-05:002014-02-07T22:55:07.637-05:00When I look at it, I see that what we might at fir...When I look at it, I see that what we might at first think of as stains, actually could be seen as delicate watercolor that accentuates the shape of the lovely hearts, and thus become part of the valuable history of the piece.Suzannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05897454936453601178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-42718464768437400502014-02-07T20:23:27.608-05:002014-02-07T20:23:27.608-05:00Resolve Stain Remover Stick has saved MANY things....Resolve Stain Remover Stick has saved MANY things.. A friend used it on her white carpeting that was colored with black permanent marker. Rub it a good amount and let it set for a few days.. rub in more and wash. I hope you find something that works!Nothing shocks me anymore...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06668249811278366025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-82234497991862011522014-02-07T19:36:53.435-05:002014-02-07T19:36:53.435-05:00Don't throw it away. Even with the discolored ...Don't throw it away. Even with the discolored area it is still a treasure. Make sure you have a label attached to the back with the story about the quilt.Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00099397025386914361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-57637701385473049372014-02-07T19:17:48.269-05:002014-02-07T19:17:48.269-05:00I have used Tide Boost Stain Remover liquid on del...I have used Tide Boost Stain Remover liquid on delicate items with stubborn unidentifiable stains with good results. Use a soft or child's toothbrush to gently work the stain remover into quilted areas, then wash in cold. This may need to be repeated a few times. One stain refused to budge and thinking the item was ruined anyways tried one more time using a longer warm cycle. Much to my Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785150917719341952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-1284655002514390812014-02-07T17:34:29.077-05:002014-02-07T17:34:29.077-05:00Oh no, don't destroy it! Try soaking it in you...Oh no, don't destroy it! Try soaking it in your washer with warm water and color safe bleach overnight. Sometimes, stains just need a little time to work out. Miss Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912779661977359332noreply@blogger.com