Stencils for quilts

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10-22-2011, 01:06 AM

#41

willis.debra

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I use a no 2 mechanical pencil. It has always washed out for me.

10-22-2011, 02:14 AM

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carolaug

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crayola markers - has anyone used those - they have small fine tip ones or crayola fabric markers http://www.beverlys.com/crayola-fabric-markers/

10-22-2011, 04:52 PM

#43

My time

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Quote:

Originally Posted by simplyme

I never had any luck with the chalk pencils but I use regular chalk and sharpen it with a little pencil sharpener. I like yellow and green. I stay away from red. I have not had any problems with then washing out and it will stay in until I am completed with project.

Do you mean the type that come in a box that kids use on chalkboards?

10-24-2011, 05:29 AM

#44

Jazz

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Thank you, everyone, for such good advice and suggestions. I appreciate you very much.

10-24-2011, 06:32 AM

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Rose Marie

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The only good way is to have a long arm with pantograms.
I wonder if you spray the stencil with basting spray, to hold it down while you mark it, would it work. I will have to try it.