copycat

Washable crayola markers/Are they safe to use for marking fabric??? I am afraid of the sewing notions markers that say they may discolor red and pinks. I have to trace a circle template on 45 scrappy pinwheel blocks. I don't want to use the markers that disappear in 24 hrs. since I won't sew them all at once. Thanks for your opinions. copycat

Chicca

I have never used them. But have read that some people have trouble with them reappearing. I stick to using soap and charcoal pencils.

copycat

thanks for your reply Brenda. Good to know

dunster

I took a class from a lady who claimed that those crayons were safe, but before using I would test them on the fabrics you will be using. Also plain graphite pencils are supposed to come out safely when the quilt is washed, and they can make a finer line.

SharonTheriault

I've used the crayola washable markers many times and have never had a problem. I prefer them to anything else. They wash out completely. Never had the marks come back.

azwendyg

I've also used the crayola washable markers without issue. I always do test first though. I'm careful not to press the fabric after it's marked and when I'm finished quilting, I soak the whole thing in cool water. So far, the marks have just washed away! I like them because they make a nice visible line on almost anything but black; I just choose a color with good contrast on whatever fabric I'm using.

Dawnwrey

I use a pen that is heat sensitive and erases when you put it in the dryer or use a hair dryer on it. It is made by Pilot and called Frixion. I picked it up at a local quilt show, but I bet you could find one at some place like Office Max or Staples. They come in several colors, too!

Val in IN

I've used Crayola wahsable markers several times and haven't had any problems with them at all. Interestingly enough, I found that the red marker actually showed up really well on black fabric and removed completely when I washed it.

BellaBoo

I know some of the colors of Crayon Washable markers did not wash out of DGD's tees. That was a few years ago so maybe they have improved.

ckcowl

regardless of what you choose to use you need to test to make sure it will come out- some people have had luck with washable markers- others have had a problem= i always use a pencil- some people have had problems getting pencil out-
always test-then decide if this is right for this project-
what works on one project may not work so well on the next- it's important to test everytime
different fabrics seem to have different results- at different times.