Dina

My iron quit working yesterday, and as a "last gift" it scorched a bit of the small quilt I am making. Will the scorched part come out in the wash? It is a quilt I am making for my cat, so it isn't a big deal, but I would like to get the stain removed if I could. I am ready to sandwich it next.

Does anyone know. When I googled it, I found all kinds of answers.

Dina

QuiltE

I don't have any definitive answer for you, though my thought is, that once scorched, it's scorched permanently.

That being said ... It's a perfect time for you to test any solutions that others post.

I'm sure your cat will love it all the same ... and if you manage to remove the scorch or minimize it, then you will know what to do, should it happen on a bigger project.

BellaBoo

I think white vinegar will take out some scorch marks.

FroggyinTexas

I think you are stuck with the scorch, but why not try some of the remedies you found online. You aren't likely to be any worse off--and since you haven't sandwiched it yet, you can applique something fun over the scorched place and make it a part of the design element. You fur baby will love the texture! froggyintexas

annievee

I agree ==think white vinegar is best solution.

Dina

Even though the quilt is for my cat....actually, it will sit in his basket here in my purple sewing room...I hesitate to experiment on this cute quilt. Look at the picture and you will see why. It really turned out quite nicely. I have decided to put a border on, rather than just using the purple dotted fabric to bind, so I really am not ready to sandwich yet....which is what I said earlier.

I think I will go read more google suggestions and maybe decide what to do.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Dina

MadQuilter

You could applique a curved cat's tail over the scorched part and add a few more tails to make it look like you meant to do that.

Dina

Oh, I like this idea!! Thanks.

Dina

QuiltnNan

i love this idea, too!!

CorgiNole

I don't see a mark. The quilt is adorable.

In my experience, the scorch doesn't wash out. I ruined a dress with a clothes steamer hose resting against it while I was working (and wearing said dress). There was a permanently discolored mark on the front of it - though not a black/grey burn mark.

Cheers, K