Thread: Best marking tool?

Originally Posted by QuiltnNan

i haven't bought this yet, but several of my friends recommend it. it does not flake off, makes a fine line, and disappears with an iron.... a little pricey, though
http://www.miraclechalk.com/miracle_markers.htm

I have used this for years. I started using it in garment making. It stays on and also brushes off easily.

On dark backgrounds, I use regular chalkboard chalk. I use a makeup pencil sharpener to get a nice point. I use a soft brush to brush most of it away after quilting. If any remains I use a damp face cloth to brush off any residue. As with ANY marking method.....try it on scrap fabric, quilt it and then try removing it.

I use the Sewline white fabric pencil. I think it's ceramic and stays on better than chalk which can disappear with all of the jostling around while quilting. If any shows after quilting it can be rubbed out with a damp cloth pretty easy.

I like the ceramic pencil best. It is like a mechanical pencil and makes a fine white line. It stays on when you need it to and erases if you want it to. There are a couple of brands but it looks and operates like a mechanical pencil.

I use a bohin mechanical pencil in white for dark colors. It makes a nice, fine line and easily washes or rubs off.

I use Crayola washable markers... I really like them. They wash out with Dawn dish soap. The fine tip fits into stencils and line up good against rulers. But I do like the idea of the chalk and sharpener!!!