humdmama

What tool can be used to do the marking for hand quilting. Something that marks clearly and will stay on for a while?

Thank you

dd

I like to use Crayola washable markers. They wash out and come in lots of colors so they always show up on different color fabrics. I have even ironed them and they stiff washed out but your need to test them on your fabrics.

Geri B

the best marker for handquilting for me is a mechanical pencil...marked just dark enough to see.....the thread will pretty much cover that pencil mark. I like the mechanical pencil better than a regular pencil because the point is always a point...does not get dull and thicker.....

ptquilts

I have used that too, or a white pencil for dark fabrics.

Granny Quilter

I found that it is best to only mark a small area that will fit in the hoop, otherwise they rub off and you have to mark over again. I used Fons and Porter chalk pencils and a stencil.

Jim's Gem

Welcome to the board from Southern California!

NJ Quilter

I use a mechanical pencil with #2 lead as well. I do have a white one also but rarely need to use that one. I don't think there's a marking tool on the market I haven't tried and the mechanical pencil wins hands down. And I've never had issues with it not washing out.

Glassquilt

On light colored fabric cinnamon works and it smells nice.

mary quite contrary

I have found washable markers not to be so washable. Definitely test them first. I even tested mine first and they still didn't wash out when it came time.