Does anyone know of a good way to mark on black fabric? I have one of those white quilt marking pencils but it doesn't seem to do very well.

I've used chalk for marking and it works well but wears off rather quickly so I've had to re-do sometimes.

I bought my best marking pencils at Walmart & the white one marks on black.

Chacoliner or quilt pounce-basically white powder in one form or another.

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 use a white, erasable colored pencil.

My favorite marking pencil is a graphite aquarelle pencil in medium, sharpened to a fine point. Aquarelle means washable.

The graphite lead shows up on light OR dark fabrics, stays for much longer than chalks or pouncers, and, although it can rub off over time with the movement of your hand over it there is often still a faint line.

It helps to have the light you are woking under come more from the side than shining directly above your work.

This pencil *does* wash out, though it may take a couple of washings if you've marked a hard, thick line.

Google "graphite aquarelle pencil" and you'll find many brands and sources.

Jan in VA

I did this recently and it worked well.

What about a silver marking pencil?

I have used those.