I stumbled upon something very cool
You guys probably know but it's news to me! I was making my sister a baby blanket (she's due to pop any time now!) and had the stencil I wanted to use for the quilt pattern. In the past I've used the markers from Joann's or chalk but I didn't have any. Besides that the markers and pencils aren't really ideal imo, and chalk... well, it's chalk.
So I'm looking around wondering what I can use without running to the fabric store and I come across my kid's old Crayola washable markers. Big pack, multi-colored and nice tip. I try it and keep my fingers crossed hoping I'm not ruining the quilt. I finish up and cross my fingers as I put it in the wash and it all came out! It was perfect! I can't believe I hadn't heard of this before or thought of it myself! What do you all use? |
Don't know if it has been mentioned before but it's a great tip and worth mentioning again.
|
thanks for sharing your experience
|
I, too, love the Crayola washable markers for marking fabric. I once left a project, marked for over 6 months, then finished and washed it. All the markings came out in the wash. They are terrific... and they come in different colors for good marking on different fabrics.
|
I use them all the time....Love em! I even accidentally ironed (with steam) a quilt marked with markers once and it still washed clean!
|
Originally Posted by Dragonomine
(Post 5790064)
You guys probably know but it's news to me! I was making my sister a baby blanket (she's due to pop any time now!) and had the stencil I wanted to use for the quilt pattern. In the past I've used the markers from Joann's or chalk but I didn't have any. Besides that the markers and pencils aren't really ideal imo, and chalk... well, it's chalk.
So I'm looking around wondering what I can use without running to the fabric store and I come across my kid's old Crayola washable markers. Big pack, multi-colored and nice tip. I try it and keep my fingers crossed hoping I'm not ruining the quilt. I finish up and cross my fingers as I put it in the wash and it all came out! It was perfect! I can't believe I hadn't heard of this before or thought of it myself! What do you all use? |
Yes they work good I also use artists watercolour pencils but I always check before each project that the colour I am using will wash out - just in case!!
|
Wow, I had not heard that before, thanks for the tip!!!
|
I use them too. But don't leave the markings too long before washing. Ask me how I know.
|
new to me can't wait to try. thank you
judy |
I also use Washable Crayola markers occasionally, and haven't had a problem with removal yet. I do test them on the fabric I'm using first just to be sure.
|
This is one of those DAH --- why didn't I think of that?! Thanks for sharing this tip. I am shaking my head. I always purchase the washable markers for the grandkids and never even thought of using this for quilting.
|
Great tip....since I'm on a fabric moratorium, I think I'll spend some $$$$ on gadgets I've been wanting. I'll add this to my list!!!!
|
I use them all the time. Roseart is even cheaper and washes out.
But, i always ck on a scrap first. |
I haven't heard of using them either.
|
Sounds like the Crayola folks should be advertising at the LQS
|
It's new to me too so thanks for sharing!
|
New to me also. Thanks!
|
Don't tell the Crayola Co. If they market them for quilters, the price will triple!
|
I use the washable crayola markers as well (other brands are not as reliable). They have to be good -- just think of all the angry parents if they could not get marker out of the kids clothes. I have the same philosophy about using elmers washable glue -- it's aimed at consumers who are guaranteed to get it on their clothes and the parents want to get it out.
|
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
(Post 5791673)
Sounds like the Crayola folks should be advertising at the LQS
|
Frixion pens work extremely well for marking fabric too. When you iron the fabric the ink disappears. HONEST. You can buy these pens at Staples.
|
The things a person learns here! Thanks for sharing your experience. Probably never would have crossed my mind!
|
Thanks also for sharing your tip.
|
I've mentioned using the washable pens several times--just not the Crayola brand. I get mine at the "Everything's a Dollar" store...20 diff colors in pkg for $1. They are great!
|
I hadn't heard about that either. I once used yellow green chalk on a quilt and it didn't wash off. I had used it go mark stars. So I then marked the stars with yellow. Figured if the chalk didn't wash off on this material make the stars yellow at least.
|
Talking about marking a quilt, has anyone used freezer paper to free motion quilt a design? If so, does the paper come off in the wash? I hate ripping it off because its ripping off some of my stitches no matter how much I try holding the stitches down.
|
I am a Dollar Store user also. I buy their washable markers and use them on my fabric and they have always washed out.
|
What an awesome tip Dragonomine! Thanks for sharing!! I have yet to find a marking pen I'm truly happy with, so I'm going to give this a try. :)
|
Originally Posted by Suzette316
(Post 5792186)
What an awesome tip Dragonomine! Thanks for sharing!! I have yet to find a marking pen I'm truly happy with, so I'm going to give this a try. :)
|
Originally Posted by quiltsRfun
(Post 5791387)
I use them too. But don't leave the markings too long before washing. Ask me how I know.
I've been kind of chicken to try the crayola thanks for the tip.....also...if you like chalk but run out you can use corn starch. |
Thanks for the info... I wouldn't have thought of it but it is a great tip
|
Sometimes the answer is right in front of us and we don't go out of the box to see it...thanks for the tip...have plenty in the grandgirls color box.
|
I had a quilt that I put back for 4 years that was marked with the brown marker. Finally quilted it, crossed my fingers and washed the quilt. It came out with no sign of that 4-yr old marking. Thought sure that after 4 years it would be permanent....not!
|
I am going to the dollar store today to buy a pack. I have been using pounce, and frisson pens, and will try the washable pens to trace stencil designs on my hand pieced and quilted farmer's wife sampler. I will test sample first. Great idea!
Originally Posted by sew_itnow
(Post 5792122)
I am a Dollar Store user also. I buy their washable markers and use them on my fabric and they have always washed out.
|
I never thought to try them. Thanks for posting because it sounds like a great idea! I will definitely get some.
|
I was in a store the other day and while waiting on line to pay my attention was drawn to those Crayola pens. My instinct was to buy them, but I didn't. I'll be going back to get them now. Should have followed my instinct.
|
Thanks for the tip, I would have never thought to try wash-able markers!
|
Originally Posted by cmierley
(Post 5792116)
Talking about marking a quilt, has anyone used freezer paper to free motion quilt a design? If so, does the paper come off in the wash? I hate ripping it off because its ripping off some of my stitches no matter how much I try holding the stitches down.
|
I did not have good luck with crayola markers. so i don't go there now.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:55 AM. |