hpylady

You got that right!!! :thumbup:

jitkaau

Talcum powder sometimes works. Apply before washing and leave for a time to let it soak up and then 'beat' it off by flicking with your fingers. May need a couple of attempts and then give it a wash.If you can get Fuller's earth that may work as well.

shakergirl

There is a product called Grandma's Secret that I have had tremendous luck with. I know it can be purchased online and it is very inexpensive.

Debbie B

I had just bought a generic walking foot. It left a trail of oil on a baby quilt that I was quilting for a friend. I was SICK. It wasn't just any baby quilt. It was a quilt top that her mom had pieced over 30 years ago and she aked me to quilt it since her daughter was expecting her first child. Talk about pressure! The fabric was white where the oil was and I used some dish washing liquid that had Oxiclean (sp?) in it. It worked and I immediately went out & bought the Brother walking foot that is for my machine. But, I would test a spot before using that on colored fabric.

Rann

Talcum powder is just scented cornstarch.

gmcsewer

Shampoo works to take the "ring around the collar" and I think would work very well on oil or grease.

roadrunr

I've used dish soap on oil stains before and left it sit for a while before washing. I have also made a paste out of laundry soap (powder plus a little water) and put that on the stain, let the paste dry and then wash in the washer. Oil stains are gone (I used this method quite a bit when I lived in China and was always getting oil stains on my clothes from the food). The stains always came off.

cavmom

yay! so glad it worked and now i have learned something too! By the way BEAUTIFUL quilt :P

teacherbailey

In the States, talcum powder usually refers to scented powder for women, that comes in the same scent as perfumes or colognes. Isn't language fun?

mdollar

Where do you find LESTOIL?