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#35
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I use frixion pen but my all time favorite is spray chalk. It goes on easily and stays on while you are quilting, unlike pounch chalk.
Also comes off with a damp cloth. On the negitive side- it is a little messy, but so worth it, I use it all the time.
Also comes off with a damp cloth. On the negitive side- it is a little messy, but so worth it, I use it all the time.
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Location: Norfolk, VA
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Chalk or the pounce which uses chalk; you can spray it lightly with hairspray to make it last longer. I've used a sliver of soap and that worked good as well. If you use the blue pen make sure you don't get heat on it because it'll set in in and then you have to soak it to keep it from coming back. If you just run water over it it'll disapear but will come back later. I always soak mine for a while to prevent it form coming back.
#40
Right now I'm using the Sewline ceramic pencil and so far I love it. I'm using the green "lead" and it erases pretty well, mostly came out with blotting with a damp cloth, so I believe it will come out with a launder. Nice fine line. They have white, green, pink and "graphite" colors, so you should be able to make about any color fabric. The pencil is a bit pricey (I think I pad $16 for mine in Shipshewana), but I think if you shop around you could do a little better. The "lead" refills are sold wherever the pencils are sold.
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