Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums > Main
Marking on white >

Marking on white

Marking on white

Thread Tools
 
Old 10-21-2018, 04:57 PM
  #11  
Power Poster
 
Jingle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Outside St. Louis
Posts: 38,203
Default

I use Crayola washable markers on all colors. They wash out easily when I wash the finished quilt.
Jingle is offline  
Old 10-21-2018, 06:28 PM
  #12  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
Posts: 6,407
Default

Avoid pink, yellow and green chalk! And I've had problems with Green Crayola UltraClean Washable Marker once--had used before and only thing different is that client had started fabric first.
My favorites are water soluble blue line pen or the purple air erasable pens--test both first and once done, be sure that first "wash" is without detergent.
quiltingshorttimer is offline  
Old 10-22-2018, 05:11 AM
  #13  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
Posts: 3,430
Default

Originally Posted by Tartan View Post
White is more difficult and if I had to mark a lot, I would buy the quilter’s water erasable blue pen. If it is straight lines, I use painter’s tape on the quilt top or my Hera marker. A Hera marker works best with the batt under the top and pressing firmly on a table or hard surface. If it is simple shapes, you can cut the shape out of freezer paper and iron it to the quilt top to quilt around.
I do as Tartan mentioned, with the exception of the Hera marker. I have never heard of it. Will have to check that one out.
Bobbielinks is offline  
Old 10-22-2018, 09:07 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 410
Default

Don't just test washability on the fabric, test on the THREAD. I once had markers wash out of the fabric but cling to the thread. I'm always very reluctant to mark on my fabrics except with chalk that will brush off, and this was one of the few times I tried something else. Fortunately it only shows if I go looking for it. Or maybe I've gotten used to it and don't notice it any more.
Mitty is offline  
Old 10-22-2018, 09:17 AM
  #15  
Power Poster
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: MN
Posts: 24,436
Default

Originally Posted by Mitty View Post
Don't just test washability on the fabric, test on the THREAD. I once had markers wash out of the fabric but cling to the thread. I'm always very reluctant to mark on my fabrics except with chalk that will brush off, and this was one of the few times I tried something else. Fortunately it only shows if I go looking for it. Or maybe I've gotten used to it and don't notice it any more.
Good idea - I usually don't even think about the thread!
bearisgray is offline  
Old 10-23-2018, 03:25 AM
  #16  
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 601
Default

I love blue and black Frixion pens, but find that orange, pink and red can leave a white "ghost" image behind.
Lee in Richmond is offline  
Old 10-23-2018, 03:39 AM
  #17  
Super Member
 
cat-on-a-mac's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: SW Florida
Posts: 1,188
Default

I love LEONIS 5 Air Erasable Marking Pens Pink


. get them on Amazon. They disappear on their own, or if you want to speed up the process, you can spritz with a little water.
cat-on-a-mac is offline  
Old 10-23-2018, 03:41 AM
  #18  
Power Poster
 
SusieQOH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 15,189
Default

Hera markers are great for making a straight line in your quilt. It's a tool that makes a crease. For other designs I use chalk mostly.
SusieQOH is offline  
Old 10-23-2018, 03:42 AM
  #19  
Super Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 4,783
Default

On white I use Roxanne's grey/silver pencil. It doesn't harm the fabric over time.
JustAbitCrazy is offline  
Old 10-23-2018, 11:08 AM
  #20  
Super Member
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Southern Louisiana
Posts: 9,811
Default

Originally Posted by Mitty View Post
Don't just test washability on the fabric, test on the THREAD. I once had markers wash out of the fabric but cling to the thread. I'm always very reluctant to mark on my fabrics except with chalk that will brush off, and this was one of the few times I tried something else. Fortunately it only shows if I go looking for it. Or maybe I've gotten used to it and don't notice it any more.
Great idea. I would never thought of that.
lberna is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
trolleystation
Main
33
07-21-2014 09:31 PM
SlightlyOffQuilter
Tutorials
10
02-24-2014 12:07 PM
DeMaris
Main
13
12-17-2011 11:27 AM
tangledthread
Main
7
03-31-2011 11:16 AM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



FREE Quilting Newsletter