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    Old 11-24-2008, 06:39 PM
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    I marked the quilting lines on a table topper with yellow chalk and it didn't come out when I washed it. Any suggestions???

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    Old 11-24-2008, 06:53 PM
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    I was reading on this topic. It said you need to be careful what kind of chalk you use. Not all chalk is created equal and can be used on quilts. You may want to use a soft tootbrush and water and see if it comes out. Are you may need to use Oxy soap. Good luck hope it works. Look on chalk package and maybe contact manufacturer.
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    Old 11-24-2008, 06:55 PM
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    Did you notice before it went in the dryer? Heat can set some marks.


    I have some flat yellow tailors chalk that I am scared to use because it seems waxy.
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    Old 11-24-2008, 07:24 PM
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    It is from a marking chalk kit that I bought from Fons and Porter.
    I might try a soft tooth brush with a mix of water and spray n wash.
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    Old 11-24-2008, 07:25 PM
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    I never did put it in the dryer. I will keep trying, just wondered if anyone has any ideas. thanks.
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    Old 11-24-2008, 08:10 PM
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    write to fon's and porter they may give you a hint of how to get the chalk out. worth a try :D :D
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    i've read in a few places that yellow is the hardest to get rid of. in a place that doesn't get seen, i would try hairspray. what color is the fabric?
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    Old 11-24-2008, 09:22 PM
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    the fabric is a creamy color
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    Old 11-24-2008, 10:21 PM
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    Try a foam paintbrush. It works for me.
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    Old 11-25-2008, 02:39 AM
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    I use marking chalk I always test first but sometimes that dose not work then I take my stane stick ( for quilts that I got at Joanns) and use that.
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