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I have found Sewline to be the best for my purposes. Multicoloured chalks which are fine and go into a propelling pencil. I found all of the other types unsuitable for various reasons but have yet to really work with the ceramic pencils.
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For marking on light fabrics, I use the Ultimate marking pencil, which also has refills available, in the usual pencil lead, or colors. For dark fabrics, I love the Fons and Porter white marking pencil, which also has refills in colors. Both of these pencils make very fine lines, include erasers, which actually work, and I find that I need no other marking tools.
Fons and Porter can be found at JoAnn's or quilt shops; I have only seen the Ultimate Pencil at quilt shops. |
I too would like to find a chalk marker that is fine and not overly fragile. When taking a class the instructer turned me on to a triangular dressmakers Clochalk marker. Woe is me, I lost it and can't find another to purchase...Help!
Anywho, I usually return to watersoluble markers and the trusty soap sliver. |
Originally Posted by SparkMonkey
I've got a small assortment of the basic "colored pencil" style of dressmaking pencils, and I hate them. They don't mark the fabric unless I mash it hard, and then it makes a fat line and distorts the weave of the threads. They do wash out, but they're basically useless if they're not going to mark easily.
I love handquilting, and I'd like to incorporate more complex stitch patterns into my quilts (I'd prefer to draw them on, rather than stenciling). I would like to find a pencil or chalk or something that can mark in a fine line, is *not* air soluble, and will wash out (obviously). I don't trust the washable ink markers, but if you can reassure me that they'll wash out completely, I might give it a go. Any ideas? |
I've tried many and like the Fons and Porter refillable ceramic pencil. Lead comes inwhite and grey. Makes a nice sharp line.
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The sewline pencils have a ceramic lead they are really good Joannes also sells two different brands of them one is on the notions wall and the other is in the fons and porter section they are 12.99 -14.99
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Originally Posted by sewcrafty
I use the Dritz Water Soluable pen and it works great. Has always washed out for me. Just don't heat set.
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I have been using the quilters gray pencil for years. I don't like any of the latest marking tools. They usually fade too soon or not at all, don't wash out and most are too hard to see. Got a good idea from a dressmaker the other day. She uses nothing but old fashioned school chalk in all colors as needed. She keeps a small pencil sharpener close and sharpens the chalk to a fine drawing line. I'm going to WM today for chalk. What have I got to lose?[/quote]
That sounds interesting. I think I'll try it too. You can also get chalk holders to keep your hands from getting chalky but you may have to get them at an office supply or school supply store. I've seen teachers use them. |
Originally Posted by SparkMonkey
I've got a small assortment of the basic "colored pencil" style of dressmaking pencils, and I hate them. They don't mark the fabric unless I mash it hard, and then it makes a fat line and distorts the weave of the threads. They do wash out, but they're basically useless if they're not going to mark easily.
I love handquilting, and I'd like to incorporate more complex stitch patterns into my quilts (I'd prefer to draw them on, rather than stenciling). I would like to find a pencil or chalk or something that can mark in a fine line, is *not* air soluble, and will wash out (obviously). I don't trust the washable ink markers, but if you can reassure me that they'll wash out completely, I might give it a go. Any ideas? And I use Sewline. I was so happy to see that one come out. Those white and silver quilters pencils were always breaking on me and never worked that well. And the light colored Sewline works great on dark fabric. And now, thanks to all the information from you wonderful people I will try and have ordered from Amazon Pilot Frixion Erasable Fine point gel pens. Now I can see that they erase, but do they come out in the wash? |
I use Fons & Porter mechanical marking pencil. The leads come in many different colors. Get them at Joann's on sale or with a coupon.
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