1/4 inch seam allowance tape
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I'm just now hand quilting my 2nd quilt. I need to mark the 1/4 seam allowance when quilting around my squares. I've tried the pencils, etc but sometimes they are hard to see on dark material or prints. Has anyone used the tape and if so did you have any problems--i.e. leaving residue on the material when you pulled it off. Also, can it be used on batiks without damaging the material?
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I have never used it, but why would they make something that will damage fabric? You could also draw a line with a making tool that marks for quilting. There are discussions if you search on the types of different things people use. I haven't marked any quilts yet, I enjoy FMQ.
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Don't leave it on for a long time or you may have a hard time getting it off. (I put a UFO away with tape on and it dang near fused to the fabric.)
#7
The Fons & Porter white marking pen does a great job on dark fabric and wipes right off. Makes a very thin line. I've been using it to mark my pattern on a black border. Might be faster than tape. Just my thought.
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