For marking fabric for piecing I just use a #2 mechanical pencil. A light back and forth stroke works good. For the quilt top I have this little flat holder with a rolling wheel with points. It is filled with chalk and when I am thru, I just use a white terry towel and dust it right off. I use pounce whenever I use a stencil. Same thing applies. After I have stitched the quilt together, just dust it off with a towel. This method works great for me.