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Fastpedal 08-03-2017 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mkotch (Post 7878435)
Until I learned to use ballpoint pen on this, I discovered that the pencil lines "bled" onto the fabric. I use a very sharp set of tweezers to get the little bits of paper out between the stitches.

I also use the Golden Thread to quilt my quilts. I have found that using the Crayola washable markers work the best. If anything gets left on the quilt, it will wash out. My latest example.

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LGJARN52 08-03-2017 04:50 AM

I love Crayola Washable Markers....just wish they can in a super super fine point.

granny64 08-03-2017 05:03 AM


Originally Posted by ekuw (Post 7878000)
These are the two options I use too :-) LOVE the blue water soluble marker.

I use the blue water soluble markers. No problems because I always wash my quilts when I finish with them.

Ariannaquilts 08-03-2017 05:05 AM

I just love my Hera marker nothing to do after. I'm too afraid to use markers, to many of my quilts have white background. Just used it on steel grey fabric no problem seeing the marks.

Sewnoma 08-03-2017 06:08 AM

I use the blue water-erase most often, unless it's something where I'm going to need to press it before I can remove the lines, or if it's a color where the blue doesn't show. Then I tend to default to old school tailor's chalk, the kind that comes as a solid square or triangle. Hard to get really fine lines with that stuff, though.

I haven't tried the crayola washable markers - I should give those a shot. I've tried a lot of other things I didn't like for one reason or another, but I haven't tried those yet.

SusieQOH 08-03-2017 06:13 AM


Originally Posted by Fastpedal (Post 7878488)
I also use the Golden Thread to quilt my quilts. I have found that using the Crayola washable markers work the best. If anything gets left on the quilt, it will wash out. My latest example.

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Fastpedal, this quilt is stunning! It looks like an antique.

SusieQOH 08-03-2017 06:14 AM


Originally Posted by Ariannaquilts (Post 7878525)
I just love my Hera marker nothing to do after. I'm too afraid to use markers, to many of my quilts have white background. Just used it on steel grey fabric no problem seeing the marks.

Hera markers are great for marking. I also use one to make a stitch line when I'm making half-square triangles. So easy to sew them that way.

IAmCatOwned 08-03-2017 06:20 AM

I don't think there is one single marking tool that works on most things that can be seen by most. I use purple disappearing pen, pencil, chalk markers and tape. I do a lot more freeform quilting just to avoid marking.

MaryKatherine 08-03-2017 06:33 AM

Well you have to define temporary. I LOVE the Sewline air erasable pens. Great for immediate stitching.

Kitsie 08-03-2017 07:24 AM

Wash it! Doesn't need soap.


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