Originally Posted by
SewExtremeSeams
Recently I did my first writing on a quilt with FMQ by writing my wording on my quilted piece with a Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable pen; put my needle to end in the down position every time I stopped and started slowly to follow my cursive. It was much easier than I thought. Then, I threw it in the washer followed by the dryer and it came out nicely. Sorry I did not take photos. Hope this helps.
Yes, I do much better when my quilts are marked. Try the washable markers or a Frixion pen. Do your own design or use a stencil. Takes a little time to mark but the results are worth it.