HELP PLEASE!! Alternative to Pounce Chalk
06-22-2012, 05:40 AM
#41
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I took a quilting class and the instructor also said to use the cheap chalk for marking (not the good stuff). She has been using it for many years. It worked great for me, too.
I can't wait to try some of the other great ideas posted here. A wealth of information on this board!
I can't wait to try some of the other great ideas posted here. A wealth of information on this board!
06-26-2012, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Sewnoma
I'm really wanting to try FMQ but nervous about it - this sounds like a great tip! I happen to have some of this down in the kitchen....I know what I'm going to try later today!!
06-26-2012, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Maggiem
I've used talcum powder several times quite successfully, and next time will definitely try to dampen the fabric a tiny bit. The only problem I had with the talcum powder was how quickly it disappeared under my hands when I was quilting.
I use a little box of Avon talc which has been hanging around my house for quite a while, with a small piece of sponge to apply it. I wash the quilt immediately on finishing it, and the talc disappears completely. Quite a good, economical solution, in my opinion.
I use a little box of Avon talc which has been hanging around my house for quite a while, with a small piece of sponge to apply it. I wash the quilt immediately on finishing it, and the talc disappears completely. Quite a good, economical solution, in my opinion.
06-26-2012, 08:57 AM
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I did end up using the Glad Press n Seal and it worked well for me. I did a 5 inch border with a 3.5 inch Greek chain so there wasn't a whole lot of stitching which I think made it easy to remove. If it were a smaller intricate design, I'd opt for tissue paper such as Golden Threads.
As to how to remove the sharpie lines left on the wrap stuck under stitches - I recently bought the best tweezers I could find. Revlon Ultimate. I keep them in my sewing drawer now. They were VERY helpful in grasping those little bits left behind.
As to how to remove the sharpie lines left on the wrap stuck under stitches - I recently bought the best tweezers I could find. Revlon Ultimate. I keep them in my sewing drawer now. They were VERY helpful in grasping those little bits left behind.
06-26-2012, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by romanojg
I just took a class at the expo in Raleigh. Make yourself some 12 x12 or 10 x10 squares and just practice. That's all there is too it. I didn't do to bad; I surprised myself. Now I'm not winning any contest in yrs to come but I can satisfy myself and family so that's what's important.
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