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Originally Posted by Dizzydene
I have used it and I rub the area first with a slightly damp cloth and then it sticks and shows up fine (on dark fabric only).
Recently I bought a laser pen from Floyd and Lizzies quilt shop and drilled a hole thru my long arm machine and fastened it on. The shop told me exactly how to do it. Now I can lay a pattern right on my quilt and using the laser pen to follow the pattern, I can quilt without having to mark or pounce my quilt. THANKS I too would love to see how it was done and where to get your light.[/quote] 8-) |
I just got one, but have not used it yet. Will be in the next couple of weeks. You can also purchase a Neon chalk for the darker fabrics. I bought it because I like the idea you iron it on and it comes off when washed.
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Originally Posted by kwilter
Originally Posted by stewyscrewy
Originally Posted by Dizzydene
I have used it and I rub the area first with a slightly damp cloth and then it sticks and shows up fine (on dark fabric only).
Recently I bought a laser pen from Floyd and Lizzies quilt shop and drilled a hole thru my long arm machine and fastened it on. The shop told me exactly how to do it. Now I can lay a pattern right on my quilt and using the laser pen to follow the pattern, I can quilt without having to mark or pounce my quilt. THANKS I too would love to see how it was done and where to get your light. |
I have been researching this for a couple of days. from what I found out the Magic brand is not chalky and less messy. I comes in blue and white powder refills. They recommend an applicator for each color. I think I am going to try one. Do a Google. lots of places sell them and the refills and prices vary. I checked so many places that I forgot who had the best price.
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I have used it with success!
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Please discribe what this product looks like and where you get it. I ask at Joanns at the cutting table and no one knew what I was talking about. Thank You
Originally Posted by Holice
You use it like an eraser and rub it over the stencil.
You don't pound it. I like it as you can mark as you go and don't have to do the entire quilt. |
Never tried this method. Heard of it. I like the cin and powder idea.
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Originally Posted by sewingsuz
Please discribe what this product looks like and where you get it. I ask at Joanns at the cutting table and no one knew what I was talking about. Thank You
Originally Posted by Holice
You use it like an eraser and rub it over the stencil.
You don't pound it. I like it as you can mark as you go and don't have to do the entire quilt. |
you don't want to use the blue alone! It does not come out of the quilt & can stain. Take a tiny amount of the blue and work it into the white...you just want a hint of color that will show on white surfaces.
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Originally Posted by ontheriver
I have one and tried to use it a couple of times, It marks the design fine if you get real close to look at it. Problem is it does not show up dark enough for me to see it unless it is on black or very dark fabric. Was looking for the powder in other colors but not found any yet.
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Originally Posted by maine ladybug
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I have mixed cinnamon into the white powder to us it on lite fabrics, makes the quilt smell pretty and won't stain |
Originally Posted by Lynda H.
Do you know the brand name of the Lazer Pen?
Do you have a picture of how it is attached to the quilting maching? Sounds like a great idea. I would like to try it, however I need a picture to visualize it.
Originally Posted by Dizzydene
I have used it and I rub the area first with a slightly damp cloth and then it sticks and shows up fine (on dark fabric only).
Recently I bought a laser pen from Floyd and Lizzies quilt shop and drilled a hole thru my long arm machine and fastened it on. The shop told me exactly how to do it. Now I can lay a pattern right on my quilt and using the laser pen to follow the pattern, I can quilt without having to mark or pounce my quilt. Mine is made by the Grace Company and is called the Gracie Laser, a quilters' laser stylus. I tried to find it on line and it looks like its been replaced with a swivel unit that has the light directly on the unit. Features: universal swivel mounting system |
www.graceframe.com/site/machineaccessories/gracie-laser
try this website |
If you will wipe a damp cloth or sponge across the surface to be pounced, the chalk will hold better and not bounce while quilted. Hope this helps.
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So much great advice and great ideas. Love the idea of the cinnamon - smell reminds me of my grandmother and her baking days - all the more reason to use it. Have ordered a pounce but in the meantime will try the homemade methods - am learning to hand quilt so may rub off as I go but nothing ventured..... thanks to everyone.
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you can find the pen type lasers on ebay, really reasonable. Make sure you can turn it on/off...otherwise you have to tape the button down to keep it on...It works ok that way...you just have to unscrew the light to turn it off (like you would unscrew a flashlight to replace the battery).
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Powerful-Red...item3cab148a25 Above is an example of the one I bought to go with an older longarm machine. I had to come up with a device to attach it to the longarm, and taped the on/off switch down. Lasts a long time (still works 2 years later). |
another website to try:
www.allbrands.com/products/abp21878.html |
fingers crossed,..I am going to use templates and pounce today...My material is dark blue so I should be able to see the lines. I will get this quilt done today...and off to the mailman on Monday...fingers crossed
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i have one and haven't used it much, I can seem to get the trick of having the power come out even, and it shows too thick for my liking. Others love them.
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