tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post2684224260256717564..comments2024-01-25T05:17:24.994+10:00Comments on TrishAlan Designs Hand Dyed Fabric & Threads: I Need HelpTrish Goodfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16664802081740596519noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-27310156658498516702012-01-13T18:05:26.031+10:002012-01-13T18:05:26.031+10:00I have tried everything and find that a Napisan so...I have tried everything and find that a Napisan soak works best. I know that it isn't exactly lemon juice, borax but it does work.<br />Have tried it on some vintage table cloths and doilies and it works a treat.<br />Cheers and good luck <br />diannekDiannekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558797430512333573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-78198450239678680052012-01-04T18:39:54.971+10:002012-01-04T18:39:54.971+10:00I think I am having a win. Don't get excited t...I think I am having a win. Don't get excited too soon but it is looking good.Trish Goodfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664802081740596519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-49842128301361737922012-01-04T14:30:37.363+10:002012-01-04T14:30:37.363+10:00I will be interested to learn if you can solve thi...I will be interested to learn if you can solve this problem as I have 2 lovely cloths, one from my mother and the other from mother-in-law. Both are nearly 100 years old and have similar staining. I wonder if some time the cloths were stored with un-noticed small food marks and over time the acids have had their effect on the fibres. I have tried the salt, lemon juice, borax, sun treatment without success.Hilary Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11907014841229961566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-22465152706983013562012-01-04T04:59:31.091+10:002012-01-04T04:59:31.091+10:00Thanks girls. I have tried the lemon/salt/sun tric...Thanks girls. I have tried the lemon/salt/sun trick with no luck. Apparently insects stains go orange over time. The stain is more orange than rust coloured.<br /><br />I will visit the site you suggest Helen. Thanks for the link.Trish Goodfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16664802081740596519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-8207655143476467902012-01-03T20:42:43.737+10:002012-01-03T20:42:43.737+10:00What is an insect stain? It looks a little rusty t...What is an insect stain? It looks a little rusty to me from those photos...have you tried lemon juice and salt made ito a paste, rubbed in and left overnight and then rinsed out next day and left to dry in sun?<br />The other one I know of is borax made into a paste and rubbed in..same sort of deal...good luck...I have a tablecloth I teastained and it is soooo bad it is now going to cut into pieces it is beyond help I feel.<br />Kiss Noises LindaLinda Lilly Cottagehttp://lillycottage.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3065805686967800931.post-60968115432125266872012-01-03T19:42:29.105+10:002012-01-03T19:42:29.105+10:00I know part of the answer but I'll have to wra...I know part of the answer but I'll have to wrack my mind for the other half.<br /><br />Once you've treated the stain, spread the tablecloth out on the lawn (on a sheet or similar if you are worried about grass stains) and let the sun bleach it for a day. It's much better to spread it out on the lawn as it gets maximum sunnage.<br /><br /><br />Thinking hard, borax is something that comes to mind.<br /><br />I wouldn't necessarily say it is an insect stain just that the parts of the lace have reacted differently to the stain than other parts. The common stain is gravy.<br /><br /><br />I would have a read of these sites.<br />http://www.antique-linens.com/laundering.html<br />http://forums.ebay.com/db2/topic/Workshops/Ebay-Expert-Member/410083307<br /><br />Good luck!!! It's a gorgeous pieceHelenhttp://www.helenthura.comnoreply@blogger.com