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psquared52 08-26-2013 06:33 AM

Solved my problem when FMQ'ing on dark fabric!
 
I am so excited! I've been struggling to fmq with a dark thread on dark fabric. Drove me nuts because it was so hard to see the pattern. Finally figured out a solution that works for me...hope it will work for you too!

I now take a piece of WASHABLE sidewalk chalk (by Crayola). I rub the side of a contrasting piece of chalk on my black fabric and WOW...I can actually see where I've sewn and where I need to go next. I always wash my quilts after they're finished and the chalk totally disappears.

Hope this helps!

erstan947 08-26-2013 06:36 AM

Great tip and easy on the budget....more money for FABRIC! Thanks for posting~

mighty 08-26-2013 07:40 AM

Great tip thank you!!!!

psquared52 08-26-2013 07:41 AM

Experiment with different colors. I've found a yellow/melon color provides great contrast on the black

klgls 08-26-2013 07:54 AM

Great tip!! Thanks for sharing.

quiltingloulou 08-26-2013 09:43 AM

Good idea.


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