Originally Posted by safe
teacher yesterday was very critical of the disappearing pencils - maybe for the reason that you give but she also said that some do disappear and then come back later to haunt you. I do have a silver pencil so I think I'll try that for now as I'm keen to get on with this quilt (my first) now that I've got everything together and investigate the hera later
Well - this would be true IF you didn't wash it or if you iron the markings before they're washed out. If you're not going to wash you're quilt once it's completed, then don't use the washable ink pens. I've used them for years, and haven't ever had one come back or not wash out. Just use cold water, no soap, for the first rinse to get the marker out - and you're good to go. That's all there is.
There's a lot of people in the world who have FIRM ideas on marking tools. Remember, this is their thoughts, and not necessarily the whole picture or truth. Just test whatever tool you use, and you'll know how it works with that fabric, then you'll feel confident you won't run into problems.
I use many methods, depending upon the project. And if I have any doubts, I test them first.