What marking tools do you like to mark a quilt for quilting?
for Hand Quilting? for Machine Quilting? |
I'm waiting for some answers on this excellent question! Honestly, have not been real pleased with with I've been using. Looking forward to the responses!
|
I just did a search online and found these products and wondering what you like to use or any of these
http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...k-pencils.html |
when you use stencils what marking tool do you like the best for hand or machine quilting
|
I've been using those purple pens that disappear. (faster with water). The only problem is if I iron the fabric, even after the ink has disappeared, it leaves marks. Not sure what else I should use because I'm not too comfortable with this pen.
|
I've used the disappearing blue pens. I liked them.
I've also used a chalk dispenser thing,not the pouncer. It worked too after I sprayed hair spray on it to make it stay a little longer. Mostly I've gotten away from marking at all anymore. I either SID or free motion, or use my embroidery machine. Much less hassle. |
I just found more types of marking tools on this link, now I am really confused,
someone please tell us what you use, thanks http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm |
Originally Posted by craftybear
I just found more types of marking tools on this link, now I am really confused,
someone please tell us what you use, thanks http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm |
I do hand quilting and for dark fabrics I use watercolor pencils. They come in every color and I can match them to the color of the fabric.
For light fabric I use a darning needle for marking (the pattern is "scratched" in the fabric and the needle tip leaves a fine crease mark). I also tried the chaco liner and it works fine for last-minute markings that do not have to last very long. It rubs of very easily. What I also found out is to be careful with all marking tools using yellow color - very often this is not easy to remove after the quilting is finished. The choice of the right marking tool is always a choice of personal taste and there are many, many opportunities. Just test! |
I've discovered the "Pilot Frixion" pen and it's fantastic. It works as a normal pen and then it's removed by rubbing it, or producing friction.
In actual fact it's removed by the heat that friction produces, so a quick iron, or a blast with a hair dryer, removes it completely. It's eclipsed all other markers for me. |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:20 AM. |