Originally Posted by
Tartan
I use my large square rulers and my cutting board underneath. I am intrigued by the new quilter's chalk line that uses the iron away powder. I am thinking of trying a regular carpenters chalk line with the white powder the next time I square up a quilt. Since I will be cutting along the snapped line it shouldn't matter if it is permanent or not because the binding will cover it.
Just be a little careful if you are using a regular carpenters chalk line as when you "snap it" the chalk tends to fly every where......and am not sure how 'washable' that chalk is for construction use......I would sure test first.....