I've tried it. Works well, but is really hard to get very accurate markings, atleast for me :roll:

Tailors chalk.

I use a sliver of soap.

I've used a yellow marking pencil with good results.

I've used thin slivers of soap, the marks last longer than chalk markers

I have one of those white markers (I know Clover makes one) that is similar to the blue & purple markers. When you first mark the fabric, it doesn't really show up, but as it dries, it shows up quite well. The one I have will disappear when ironed! Find one of those - they work great!

I fill a Clover or Chaco marker with the chalk that irons off and use it to free draw. I also love the stencil plastic from The Stencil Company which can be cut with a double-bladed knife. Then I use the same chalk in a pounce to mark the quilt. Freezer paper cut into a design and ironed onto the quilt also works as a stencil. Then it can be pounced or sewn around.

My very favorite is Fons and Porters marking pencil. It works really easy and is a soft texture. They also have refills for them. It has a very fine line.

Yup, I have this and it works really well. I did think it wasn't working when I first marked with it and I set the square aside grumbling, then I looked over again and there were the markings!

Chalk is the best for black.

I use the chalk pen by Bohin from www.patsythompsondesigns.com.
It comes with white and colored chalk sticks, pen and sharpner. They can be made to a small point and marks great thin lines.

How about a thin wedge of white soap?

I use this OR a white chaco-liner PENCIL

Yes, this is what I use and really like it. It disappears when you iron it, though.

Oh, yes, lightly mark with the silver pencil, I love them

My mom used small bars of soap..

I use slivers of soap. Works really well and doesn't rub off too easily. Plus the soap has a nice smell.

I have white marking pencils and they all do a nice job. Have you tryed to sharpen it again.

Some of the white pencils work better than others. someone gave me one that is difficult to mark with. I think the lead is too hard. The softer ones mark well but the lead breaks easily and I feel like I'm constantly sharpening them.

baby powder or cornstarch in a sock or kneehigh pantyhose! same concept as a pounce pad!

I use small bars of soap on black or darks, It works great

USE school chalk

I have and it works really well. I save those motel bars of soap and sharpen the edges----and just keep sharpening as needed. I have never used any color but white (out of fear that the color might somehow stay) and all has always washed out nicely.

A silver marking pencil Berol silver works well, also one of the little chalk markers that have a wheel that deposits the chalk.

A piece of sharpened white chalk, works like a charm.

I have used sliver of bar soap very successfully. When it stops having a sharp edge, it goes back to the sink for a couple of days. Good as new.

I use a white or pink water soluble pencil, can be removed when you wash the finished work or just spritz with water and a light wipe with a small piece of batting. I find the chalk markers of all kinds don't stay on with all the handling my quilts get during construction.

i have used very thin leftover bars of soap to put an X on the wrong side....so i would consistently use the same side when making a project. lasts longer than chaulk. could put a small square of masking tape on the back.

I use a soap sliver a lot on dark fabric and it works well. A cheap white chalk pencil works for me too but the soap works better

I have used regular chalkboard chalk sharpened/ soap slivers/I accidently even went into my husbands stash of welding soap and that works well to. And if you are using a stencil just put some corn starch in a pouncer or a muslin bag and pat it lightly over the stencil.
Johanna

There is an iron off pounce on the market that will not disappear until you iron it. You can mark your pattern on golden or tissue paper and stitch on the lines without threads--makinging perforations in the paper. Place it in the correct place and swipe the pounce pad with white powder filling. It will mark your pattern perfectly.

I use thin slivers of ivory soap after it has dried for a long time. Stays while I need it to stay and then of course washes out later. It's relatively inexpensive also.

The soap works great!

I use taylors chalk

White chalk markers work great. But I sew as soon as i mark.

Does it wash out??? Thanks I haven't tried it before.

Depends what you want to do . If you are putting a design on for quilting then I use soap. It's great and washes off. When I draw lines to define a shape I use a standard # 2 pencil for my cutting line. Works on all colors.

Soap is excellant!

General White marking pencil. You will find it in a quilt shop.

I use the yellow roll on chalk by Clover. Works great! ! !