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tweezy50 04-28-2011 05:58 AM


Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
I read once that quilters have used slivers of bar soap to mark dark colors. Have never tried it so I can't speak from experience.

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

drw1mjw2 04-28-2011 06:05 AM

Tailors chalk.

quiltmom04 04-28-2011 06:07 AM

I use a sliver of soap.

AnnT 04-28-2011 06:11 AM

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

Baloonatic 04-28-2011 06:31 AM

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

vivoaks 04-28-2011 06:40 AM

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!

janeknapp 04-28-2011 06:47 AM

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.

charhend 04-28-2011 07:06 AM

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.

rushdoggie 04-28-2011 07:12 AM


Originally Posted by Bluphrog
Clover has a white marking pen that works really well. When you first draw the line, it looks like nothing is there, but let it sit for a minute or two, and the marking appears. It is water soluble.

I use it on all my dark fabrics when appliqueing.

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!

Tinabodina 04-28-2011 07:12 AM

Chalk is the best for black.


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