Marking Patterns on Quilts
03-01-2021, 07:33 PM
#31
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Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: Virginia
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Originally Posted by Watson
I use the blue water eraseable pens and they always work great however don't try to use them after the quilt is sandwiched with the batting/backing. They will sometimes bleed through and not want to go away. But, if you mark your top ahead of time, they are great. Just spritz with water and they are gone.
As to washing...others have given good advice. I will say that if you don't like the "crinkle" look then lay the quilt flat to dry, don't put it in the dryer. I've had good success with this. Also, pre-wash and machine dry your fabrics.
Colour catchers catch any dye that comes from the quilt in the wash into the water and then it doesn't settle back on your quilt. It isn't to stop a quilt from bleeding, just to catch loose dye in the water. They are available at most big box and grocery stores.
Watson
As to washing...others have given good advice. I will say that if you don't like the "crinkle" look then lay the quilt flat to dry, don't put it in the dryer. I've had good success with this. Also, pre-wash and machine dry your fabrics.
Colour catchers catch any dye that comes from the quilt in the wash into the water and then it doesn't settle back on your quilt. It isn't to stop a quilt from bleeding, just to catch loose dye in the water. They are available at most big box and grocery stores.
Watson
03-06-2021, 10:18 AM
#32
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Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 122
Originally Posted by Tartan
I use white chalk to mark on medium to dark fabrics. Coloured chalks can be difficult to remove. There are many different methods for marking a quilt pattern.
1. Put a fabric on the back with a nice design and quilt from the back following the fabric design.
2.Golden Thread paper is meant to be stitched through and removed after quilting.
3.Quilt an all over design that doesn’t need to be marked.
4. Use ruler foot and rulers to do designs.
5. Some QB members like Crayola washable markers.
6.An old method was to use white soap slivers to mark a top etc....
1. Put a fabric on the back with a nice design and quilt from the back following the fabric design.
2.Golden Thread paper is meant to be stitched through and removed after quilting.
3.Quilt an all over design that doesn’t need to be marked.
4. Use ruler foot and rulers to do designs.
5. Some QB members like Crayola washable markers.
6.An old method was to use white soap slivers to mark a top etc....
03-06-2021, 10:32 AM
#33
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 269
I use Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Fine Line Markers every time I mark on my quilts and every color has always washed out for me. I mark after basting and have never had a problem. We also use these on my kids' white shirts every year for making 100 Days of School shirts and every color has washed out of their white shirts. I always machine wash my quilts first on warm/hot with detergent (All Free and Clear) and they always wash out and never return, so mark with abandon!
I use Aurifil 50wt cotton for piecing but I'm not diehard this is the only thread I use. I pretty much use anything because my machine is happy with any thread - even serger thread (like the $1 cones) which I know some say never to use. I've never had a problem with it and I can't even break it when I try to snap it with my hands so I've never had a problem with it snapping after quilting, shredding fabric, cutting fabric, or anything. I'm a vote for use what you have and use what you want
It's your quilt!
If I'm marking on dark fabric, a soap sliver has worked well for me and has always washed out without issue. I have a Pounce but I don't love it as it's messy but I also have stencils that require a Pounce so there's that. Love the Crayola markers.
Link so you know which ones that you can get at any big box store that sells crayons or markers: Crayola Ultra Clean Markers
I use Aurifil 50wt cotton for piecing but I'm not diehard this is the only thread I use. I pretty much use anything because my machine is happy with any thread - even serger thread (like the $1 cones) which I know some say never to use. I've never had a problem with it and I can't even break it when I try to snap it with my hands so I've never had a problem with it snapping after quilting, shredding fabric, cutting fabric, or anything. I'm a vote for use what you have and use what you want
It's your quilt!If I'm marking on dark fabric, a soap sliver has worked well for me and has always washed out without issue. I have a Pounce but I don't love it as it's messy but I also have stencils that require a Pounce so there's that. Love the Crayola markers.
Link so you know which ones that you can get at any big box store that sells crayons or markers: Crayola Ultra Clean Markers
06-13-2021, 03:06 AM
#34
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 3,636
Will marks come out if marking designs on Starched fabric?
Originally Posted by Sephie
I use Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Fine Line Markers every time I mark on my quilts and every color has always washed out for me. I mark after basting and have never had a problem. We also use these on my kids' white shirts every year for making 100 Days of School shirts and every color has washed out of their white shirts. I always machine wash my quilts first on warm/hot with detergent (All Free and Clear) and they always wash out and never return, so mark with abandon!
I use Aurifil 50wt cotton for piecing but I'm not diehard this is the only thread I use. I pretty much use anything because my machine is happy with any thread - even serger thread (like the $1 cones) which I know some say never to use. I've never had a problem with it and I can't even break it when I try to snap it with my hands so I've never had a problem with it snapping after quilting, shredding fabric, cutting fabric, or anything. I'm a vote for use what you have and use what you want It's your quilt!
If I'm marking on dark fabric, a soap sliver has worked well for me and has always washed out without issue. I have a Pounce but I don't love it as it's messy but I also have stencils that require a Pounce so there's that. Love the Crayola markers.
Link so you know which ones that you can get at any big box store that sells crayons or markers: Crayola Ultra Clean Markers
I use Aurifil 50wt cotton for piecing but I'm not diehard this is the only thread I use. I pretty much use anything because my machine is happy with any thread - even serger thread (like the $1 cones) which I know some say never to use. I've never had a problem with it and I can't even break it when I try to snap it with my hands so I've never had a problem with it snapping after quilting, shredding fabric, cutting fabric, or anything. I'm a vote for use what you have and use what you want
It's your quilt!If I'm marking on dark fabric, a soap sliver has worked well for me and has always washed out without issue. I have a Pounce but I don't love it as it's messy but I also have stencils that require a Pounce so there's that. Love the Crayola markers.
Link so you know which ones that you can get at any big box store that sells crayons or markers: Crayola Ultra Clean Markers
Will the Crayola Ultra Clean Markers come out as well if used to mark quilting designs on starched fabric?
06-13-2021, 04:22 AM
#37
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Join Date: Mar 2011
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[QUOTE=illinois;8463730]I've tried a number of methods of marking and the one I like the very best is the Crayola ultrathin washable markers.
Me too! Recently discovered these.. . used on last three quilts. All colors washed out beautifully and completely.
Me too! Recently discovered these.. . used on last three quilts. All colors washed out beautifully and completely.
06-13-2021, 12:20 PM
#38
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 24
I always put my fabric on gentle cycle, warm water, then in dryer till just damp, then iron carefully, before I use it in quilting or any sewing project. I wash with just a drop of laundry soap after the quilt is finished and toss in dryer, because, I like the crinkled look of it and just get it clean before gifting, as most quilts I make are gifts. Knock on wood...I've never had any issues.
06-14-2021, 08:35 AM
#40
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Gainesville, Missouri
Posts: 520
Originally Posted by eastslopequilter
Heat erasable pens were designed to disappear on paper. Our guild did an experiment and found the lines can come back when the quilt gets cold. I use air erasable pens and work fast.
I wonder if that's a brand thing, then, maybe?
