chalk pouncer or other marking tools
#12
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i have both and prefer the crayola markers - even if it's a heavily marked quilt.
the markings do come out if you spray the quilt top with water ... it doesn't have to go in the machine. I've done it when I've made a mistake in the markings and had no problems.
the markings do come out if you spray the quilt top with water ... it doesn't have to go in the machine. I've done it when I've made a mistake in the markings and had no problems.
#13
When I tried the washable markers on my sample fabric, I had to really rub it with water to get the marks to go away. Spritzing did nothing. For one of the darker colors I tried, you could still see it faintly. That's why I assume that you have to machine wash.
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Using stencils (unless the kind with mesh openings which require a pounce to work right) I use either a foam paint brush with plain white chalk, or a blue water soluble marking pens. If I just want a quick mark for a immediate quilting, I'll use a purple air erasable marker. I also use a Bohnin chalk cartridge (avoid yellow) and sometimes the F & P ceramic chalk marker for fine lines. I've used the Crayola Ultra Clean Markers twice--the first time no issues, but the second time was a disaster. It was a friend's baby quilt and the center motif would not wash out. Took 3 washings. Gave the markers to the grandsons!
#16
I like the air erasable (purple) marker and mark as I go. I use Leonis brand which I get on Amazon as they don't dry out as fast. Marks will last 30-45 minutes before I can't see them well enough. With the blue water soluble ones you can spritz and they will disappear to some extent however if any of the marker has soaked through the fabric into the batting you will see some more blue residue. You really need to wash it to get it all out.
#17
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I like to use the Frixion pens. I'll spritz the marked area with water, then roll it in the dryer. Takes it out really well.
I also like General's "charcoal" pencils for marking on dark fabrics. Better than chalk and brushes off with a lint brush.
Pounce white chalk brushes off so easily, it's not there long enough to complete my design.
I also like General's "charcoal" pencils for marking on dark fabrics. Better than chalk and brushes off with a lint brush.
Pounce white chalk brushes off so easily, it's not there long enough to complete my design.
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ultra-clean washable crayons by crayola
So I heard about crayola ultra-clean washable crayons and decided to start with these. Already did a test to see if they washed out. The first batch did after waiting just a few minutes and now I have just rinsed out by hand the ones that have been on the fabric for 12 hours. Works good. I used flannel and cotton fabrics.
Will let you know in 24 hours how the rest come out.
I decided to try crayons first because I heard that the markers sometimes dry out before you get a chance to use them..
The plus side to these crayons is they come in lots of colors and will not dry out.
I got the 64 color box. There is only one white crayon but many others that work well on dark fabrics.
Very inexpensive 7 bucks at Joanne fabrics on sale!
Will let you know in 24 hours how the rest come out.
I decided to try crayons first because I heard that the markers sometimes dry out before you get a chance to use them..
The plus side to these crayons is they come in lots of colors and will not dry out.
I got the 64 color box. There is only one white crayon but many others that work well on dark fabrics.
Very inexpensive 7 bucks at Joanne fabrics on sale!
Last edited by j50; 07-04-2019 at 01:15 AM.
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Well it has been 24 hours since my last test started with the washable crayons. They came out with just a spritz of water and a little hand rubbing.
Will try on a whole quilt and let you know.
This seems to be the answer for me now.
Crayola ultra clean washable crayons.
Will try on a whole quilt and let you know.
This seems to be the answer for me now.
Crayola ultra clean washable crayons.
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