Originally Posted by
Jan in VA
Are you talking about the line drawn diagonally and then sewn 1/4 inch to each side??
If so, you're going to cut right ON that line so it'll virtually disappear....doesn't really matter what you use to mark it. I've used ballpoint pens, pencils, Sharpies, water-washable pencils, even an awl to 'just leave a line'. Never a problem.
I request sharp ballpoint pens for the classes I teach using HSTs; they can also use them for taking notes!
Also, you may find that if you hold the block down with a firm press on a ruler, then start your marked line in the middle of the block out to one corner, then from the middle out to the other corner, you'll be less likely to distort or move the fabric.
Jan in VA
I am going to try starting in the middle as you suggested. Maybe that will do it! The point is not what kind of marker but the fact that I cannot get a straight line and the fabric moves on me. Thanks so much!