Originally Posted by feline fanatic

Given this explanation you are much better off using a wax free transfer paper meant for fabric. Saral is a well known brand but I don't know if it is available in the UK. There are many brands though. If you have an artist supply store, they will have it. It comes in white and graphite. I would not take a chance with any colors (I have seen it offered in blue, pink and yellow). It is used a lot in tole style painting.

Here is a link to a tutorial that I did on the QB on how I use it:
Marking an original design on a dark colored top for longarm quilting