Originally Posted by patriciaponder
Karen, this is beautifully done! How do you mark your quilts? I have tried several methods and haven't found one that I can use on every project.
Thanks! That's a million dollar question isn't it?! This had me stumped as I tried several things including a special mechanical pencil with ceramic type lead that's supposed to erase off easily...well it didn't. Even stayed when I tried to gently remove it with mild soap and water...the markings are still somewhat visible and now I have a water stain on the back...not good! Hope it washes out when I complete my quilt and I wash it then.
So after interviewing LOTS of women who do this a lot more than me, I settled on a fine point water erasable fabric marking pen. I can see the lines well but they are not too overpowering being that it's a fine point. Best of all, as soon as I'm done with the motif I'm working on I spritz some water on it...and bingo...it's gone! And since it doesn't need scrubbing to remove it...it has dried quickly leaving no water stain.
Hope this helps! Karen