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I will be interested in the answers -- I haven't found anything that really works well. I tried the disappearing pens and they disappear too fast here near the water. And Olympia WA is too damp also. I don't wash my quilts after I finish hand quilting. -- so the washables don't work either.
Mim
Originally Posted by linhawk
What is the best marking "item" for your quilts?
pounce? Pencils? tailors chalk? soap? something else? |
I use whatever works best. So far most of the time it is blue marker, pencil or chalk.
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Originally Posted by Mary L Booth
I just brought the frixon pen. It irons off. I tested it and it works, I just marked a king size quilt. I think it will make the quilting easier
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The blue water erasable pens and white Clover fine marking pen that is also water soluble. Just recently purchased a couple of the Frixion pens also.
Had a problem with yellow chalk marker dying my white thread when I used it, so no more chalk for this girl. |
I use the fine lead mechanical pencil on light fabrics...on darker fabrics I use my old chalk wheel...the one with the tiny serrated teeth. I have them in blue, yellow, pink and white. I've had them for over 20 years (they were very cheap way back when) and for once I had the foresight to buy extra powder refills.
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I've just discovered the Frixion pens and they are wonderful. You can find them at Staples 3/5.99!
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Originally Posted by TerryQuilter
Love the new Frixion pens. They make a nice thin line and iron out beautifully. I understand the marks come back if your quilt is someplace that freezes, but is supposed to come out completely when washed.
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I use a lead pencil. Works for me and inexpensive.
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Soap slivers on dark and frixion pens on light.
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Markers that disappear with water. I try to mark as little as possible, working on more free motion motifs when possible.
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