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  1. 11-01-2014, 07:51 PM #1
    kat13
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    I have always used blue painters tape
    With no problems, love it!!
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  2. 10-30-2014, 03:31 PM #2
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    I use painters tape as well. Be careful about using any other, it will leave residue and make your walking foot stick to the fabric!


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  3. 10-30-2014, 03:42 PM #3
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    I put the roll of painters tape back in the garage after I found Washi tape. It's available in all craft aisles mostly in the scrapbooking section.
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  4. 10-30-2014, 03:54 PM #4
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    I use blue painter's tape with no problems.

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  5. 10-30-2014, 05:44 PM #5
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    Trapunto - yes it is! I buy it at my local dealer which carries a vast array of embroidery/quilting supplies, plus fabric. It works great and I haven't had any problems with residue.
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  6. 10-30-2014, 06:20 PM #6
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    Oops! So sorry for my spelling error Trapunta!
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  7. 10-30-2014, 09:14 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mamaw322 View Post
    Not all masking tape is created equal! I took a craftsy class where the instructor had us use masking tape to mark our lines, well guess what, the masking tape I am using will not stay adhered to the quilt top! I thought I could get it to work and used it to space 2 parallel lines, but it kept coming off! This is a baby quilt, so not a lot to feed through my machine.I ended up putting the tape on the underside of my ruler and using a water solvable marker to mark my lines. I was hoping to not have to mark!
    Don't use masking tape. If it stays anywhere too long, it will be nearly impossible to remove it with anything less than Goo Be Gone
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    Eep! You must tell me all about the residue!

    I also had a masking tape lesson of my own recently. Mine is a little more common sense, don't sew over the tape, but if there's a residue issue its possible I'm just not fastidious enough to notice and assuming the wash will take care of it.
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  9. 10-31-2014, 05:09 AM #9
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    I also use blue painter's tape. I have found that quality does count with this type of tape so I buy the major brand product.
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  10. 10-31-2014, 07:42 AM #10
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    Thanks everyone for the input! The tape I bought was a good brand, I am sure it would be great for making off while painting, but doesn't want to stay on fabric. I will try the pins, good idea. I was doing what EmiliasNana says she does while quilting. Just got to get it to stick! I'm not leaving it on long!
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