Question about Washable Markers
#1
Question about Washable Markers
I have used washable markers to mark my quilts, and they washed out fine. My question is how long can I leave the markings on before washing out? After a week, I started to get nervous that it might create a "memory" or faded line. I have to mark the quilting lines all over because I'm new at FMQ. And I can't always count on finishing because Mom's care comes first.
Last edited by aashley333; 01-28-2024 at 04:56 AM.
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Davenport, Iowa
Posts: 3,779
I used a purple Crayola Washable marker on a quilt and it was three week before I could get it quilted. I've washed it twice, the second time with Spray n Wash and the lines are still there. Ended up shoving the quilt top in a drawer...so disappointed.
#5
The small washable pip squeaks do NOT easily wash off of any surface, whereas the ultra comes off with the first drop of water. I have only once had a problem getting the ultra out, and that is when I marked the quilt AFTER it was sandwiched.
#6
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 3,111
I have used the crayola ultra washable markers for some time. I use them pretty heavy too. I know I have left them on for a few weeks.
I can say that I do pretreat before I wash. I dilute dish soap (Dawn works but I have also used Ajax just fine) I water it down like 50/50 or 30/70 (soap to water) then I spray it all over. I let it sit for a few minutes.. Knock on wood everything has washed out fine
I can say that I do pretreat before I wash. I dilute dish soap (Dawn works but I have also used Ajax just fine) I water it down like 50/50 or 30/70 (soap to water) then I spray it all over. I let it sit for a few minutes.. Knock on wood everything has washed out fine