chalk over a stencil

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08-26-2012, 02:46 PM

barb55

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chalk over a stencil

I was wondering if any one can tell me how to keep the chalk on my quilt. It just comes off before I can finish a design. I just do a little at a time, but it comes off almost before I get started. I hope someone know what to do. Thank you

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08-26-2012, 06:40 PM

tatavw01

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hair spray, but test first

08-27-2012, 11:38 AM

thimblebug6000

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What type of marking chalk are you using?

09-03-2012, 06:16 AM

barb55

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Originally Posted by thimblebug6000

What type of marking chalk are you using?

I'm useing the quilt pounce. I put it on and before I can get it under the sewing foot it is coming off and loose my design.

09-06-2012, 07:47 PM

Gladys

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What a great question? Wish I had the answer.

09-06-2012, 08:10 PM

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I have heard of using hair spray to keep the loose chalk on longer. I would test it on a sample first and make sure the alcohol in the hairspray didn't cause the fabrics to bleed. I would also check to see how the chalk/hairspray removes from the fabric after stitching.