so many choices. :)

I am also a hand quilter and use the quilter pencils as well. I've never had a problem with them.
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bought the Fons & Porter pencil with both the brown and the white leads...don't use anything else since getting this one........

Staples has a series of pins by Piolit. They are in a pkg of three. Black, Red' Purple, They mark just like a ball point. Then when you are finished the iron takes the mark out instatly. I also us the Sewline.

I always use the Berol pencils to mark my quilting lines. It comes in sliver or white or the Ultimate Marking Pencil . Both of these wash out very nice. The Berol pencil has to be sharpened often and the Ultimate Marking Pencil has a lead in it, I have never had a problem with either.

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.[/quote]

I have used regular old blackboard chalk to mark when sewing clothes - except for it coming out on your hands - it works well and you have a variety of colors to pick from.

Marysewfun

I am really in love with the Pilot FRIXION pen, It apparently was not meant for quilters but we have found it, it is like a felt tip sort of, but when you are done with the marks, you just touch it with a warm iron, and VOILA it is gone. I think it is great.
Someone told me to be careful that when the fabric gets cold it will come back, I haven't found this. .. but so touch it with warm iron again.PS some quilt shops have it , but I found it at Staples.
Rita

I'd do a search on here for Frixion pens before you try them out. I've read mixed reviews.

Yeah, I think I'm leaning toward the Sewline pencils. I'm just really leery of ink of any type.

Thanks for all the great responses!!!

I have just found the most wonderful marking mens made by Pilot. They are the Pilot FriXion Erasable Gel Pen. (Stock #31557). They come 3 to a pack at Target for a little over $5.00. They are so awesome because you can mark on the fabric, yes even on the right side, let it stay on there for many weeks and then just touch it with a warm iron and "Bingo", all the markings are completely gone. At the bottom of the pack it says Rollergel. The packs come with either a red, black and blue one or a red, orange and black one. I Love, love, love them.