Hey fellow quilting enthusiasts! Ever tried your hands on a water-soluble blue ink pen for those perfect quilt markings? Oops, did the ink stay a tad longer than you wanted? Fear not! I’ve got a fabulous tip that’ll prevent those beautiful quilts from meeting a disastrous fate.
So, here’s a little story from Gina’s quilting world. I’m absolutely in love with the EZ Quilting water-erasable pens. Yup, they’re my go-to for all my quilt projects. Picture this: I once marked a pristine white antique quilt top with 1/2″ grid lines using this pen. Cool, right?
Fast forward to when I was all done and decided to give it a wash with Clorox 2, the non-chlorine bleach. My heart sank when my lovely blue lines turned an unsightly brown!
Frantically, I tried a plethora of methods to get rid of those stubborn brown marks. And guess what came to my rescue? A good ol’ gallon of plain white vinegar! I added it to my washing machine with the damp quilt, and voila – the brown marks vanished like magic!
But hey, don’t let my little mishap scare you off from the amazing EZ Quilting blue or pink pens. They’re honestly a game-changer for quilt marking. Just a Gina tip: Always rinse your quilt in cold water before giving it a thorough wash. This ensures those pen marks leave for good and don’t make a surprise comeback after drying or in the future.
| Quick Tips from Gina |
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| Use EZ Quilting water-erasable pens for accurate quilt markings. |
| Avoid panic if markings turn brown. Use plain white vinegar to the rescue! |
| Always rinse in cold water before washing to ensure ink marks vanish. |
