Cheer detergent will avoid most bleeding, and if there is some, you can use Whink Stain Remover. (If left on color for a long time, it could fade a tad) I have used it to remove fuchsia stamp pad ink from my white leather furniture as if magic. If it was heat dried, then difficult, but then remove and soak, if it is worth the effort.
Highlighter tape is helpful with lace charts, if you put the chart within a page protector, or equivalent. Turn ends under for easy removal. I find that most narrow highlighter tape isn't as tacky as I would like, and wider colored tape is too wide for most 1/4" rows, so I just run a highlighter mark down the sticky side of frosted Scotch tape, let it dry a bit, and use that. One strip typically lasts for a whole project, can be color of choice and is always accessible (and a fraction of the cost). Architect's Linen can be made with starch and a fine linen. I would suggest a non stick sheet teflon type like sold at quilt stores, or perhaps drying on freezer paper. It can be reused (pencil erased with Pink Pearl eraser, or washed and re-starched) for those who wish for the authentic thing. There are papers available that replicate it, but some industries now use mylar as a replacement. Perhaps even a perfect piece of parchment might work for some things. Of course you all know about the plastic coatings on various stock. Sorry to hear of Doris Southard's passing on my birthday. Now she knows how many she has blessed in her lifetime. Delayed and ganged response, as I went home for Christmas in time to drive my father to the ER/ICU, and he is home now and hopefully will greatly improve. I had to return to my home for business. Happy New Year to everyone! Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachne.modera...@gmail.com. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
