Pencil Used for Quilting Didn't Wash Out--Help!
#1
I've only done a few quilts and recently learned how to machine piece. On my most recent quilt, I used a regular (mechanical) pencil with the quilting stencil. When I was done with the quilt, I washed it, and the pencil didn't come out! Has this ever happened to you, and if so, what did you use to "get the lead out?" Thanks for your help.
#5
That's why I bought a Fons and Porter pencil and it is absolutely wonderful! Love the white one too for dark fabrics. (Note: I just ordered the refill leads and bought a 9 mm mechanical pencil from Wal-Mart - think I got three for $4 - and saved a lot of $$$ that way!)
#6
Thank you, everyone, for your comments. Right now, it is soaking after spraying Oxy Clean on it. If it still doesn't come out, I will have to pick up some of the suggested items tomorrow and try again.
#9
Originally Posted by scowlkat
That's why I bought a Fons and Porter pencil and it is absolutely wonderful! Love the white one too for dark fabrics. (Note: I just ordered the refill leads and bought a 9 mm mechanical pencil from Wal-Mart - think I got three for $4 - and saved a lot of $$$ that way!)
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