What marking tools do you like to mark a quilt for quilting? Pros/Cons
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I just did a search online and found these products and wondering what you like to use or any of these
http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...k-pencils.html
http://www.generations-quilt-pattern...k-pencils.html
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I've been using those purple pens that disappear. (faster with water). The only problem is if I iron the fabric, even after the ink has disappeared, it leaves marks. Not sure what else I should use because I'm not too comfortable with this pen.
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I've used the disappearing blue pens. I liked them.
I've also used a chalk dispenser thing,not the pouncer. It worked too after I sprayed hair spray on it to make it stay a little longer.
Mostly I've gotten away from marking at all anymore.
I either SID or free motion, or use my embroidery machine. Much less hassle.
I've also used a chalk dispenser thing,not the pouncer. It worked too after I sprayed hair spray on it to make it stay a little longer.
Mostly I've gotten away from marking at all anymore.
I either SID or free motion, or use my embroidery machine. Much less hassle.
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I just found more types of marking tools on this link, now I am really confused,
someone please tell us what you use, thanks
http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm
someone please tell us what you use, thanks
http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm
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Originally Posted by craftybear
I just found more types of marking tools on this link, now I am really confused,
someone please tell us what you use, thanks
http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm
someone please tell us what you use, thanks
http://www.pumpkinvinecorner.com/markers.htm
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I do hand quilting and for dark fabrics I use watercolor pencils. They come in every color and I can match them to the color of the fabric.
For light fabric I use a darning needle for marking (the pattern is "scratched" in the fabric and the needle tip leaves a fine crease mark).
I also tried the chaco liner and it works fine for last-minute markings that do not have to last very long. It rubs of very easily.
What I also found out is to be careful with all marking tools using yellow color - very often this is not easy to remove after the quilting is finished.
The choice of the right marking tool is always a choice of personal taste and there are many, many opportunities. Just test!
For light fabric I use a darning needle for marking (the pattern is "scratched" in the fabric and the needle tip leaves a fine crease mark).
I also tried the chaco liner and it works fine for last-minute markings that do not have to last very long. It rubs of very easily.
What I also found out is to be careful with all marking tools using yellow color - very often this is not easy to remove after the quilting is finished.
The choice of the right marking tool is always a choice of personal taste and there are many, many opportunities. Just test!
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I've discovered the "Pilot Frixion" pen and it's fantastic. It works as a normal pen and then it's removed by rubbing it, or producing friction.
In actual fact it's removed by the heat that friction produces, so a quick iron, or a blast with a hair dryer, removes it completely.
It's eclipsed all other markers for me.
In actual fact it's removed by the heat that friction produces, so a quick iron, or a blast with a hair dryer, removes it completely.
It's eclipsed all other markers for me.
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