Is there a "perfect" (temporary) marking tool?

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08-02-2017, 12:09 PM

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ThreadHead

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I'm a white chalk person too.

08-02-2017, 03:00 PM

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Faintly Artistic

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Crayola washables all the way. I tested all colors on new fabric and vintage sheets (use both in quilting) and had no problems.
Just don't use the off-brand...

08-02-2017, 04:03 PM

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SusieQOH

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I really like white and colored chalk. I'm a bit leery of markers but from what everyone says maybe I'll try those Crayola ones.

08-02-2017, 04:22 PM

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Boston1954

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I use white chalk for dark fabric and a soft pencil for lights.

08-02-2017, 04:47 PM

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rvsfan

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Originally Posted by meyert

Crayola gets my vote.. I love them things. I have never tried soap.. interesting

How do you get the Crayola out?

08-02-2017, 06:29 PM

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ube quilting

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Here is my test project getting a bath after marking with the Ultra Washable Crayola Markers.

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I tested every color and they all washed out after setting for a few days and being pressed with a hot iron and spray starch.

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08-02-2017, 06:31 PM

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ube quilting

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I've been working with Golden Threads paper. You mark the paper, pin it on and quilt over your lines. Then rip off the paper when done. Even the little pieces come off easy.

I also like this method.

08-02-2017, 07:09 PM

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rryder

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Soap slivers or white chalk on dark fabrics if I'm marking as I go. Sewline white ceramic on dark if I'm marking something that needs to stay on the quilt for a while.

purple air erase on light fabrics if I'm marking as I go. If it needs to stay on for a while, then blue water soluble for light fabrics.

Rob

08-03-2017, 03:23 AM

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Mkotch

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I've been working with Golden Threads paper. You mark the paper, pin it on and quilt over your lines. Then rip off the paper when done. Even the little pieces come off easy.

Until I learned to use ballpoint pen on this, I discovered that the pencil lines "bled" onto the fabric. I use a very sharp set of tweezers to get the little bits of paper out between the stitches.