QuiltnNan

when i had my midarm frame, i used a sliver of soap all of the time... don't know why i don't for my DSM

quiltbabe

With the crayola washable markers, I have found that I need to use the deep water setting on my washer. These new washing machines use less water than the older ones and the crayola washable markers need more water than the machines provide on their normal setting. Using the deep water setting. I have never had an issue with any color of marker.

SusieQOH

I use chalk as much as possible. I really don't trust markers.
I just got one of those Pounce pads but haven't used it yet.

juliasb

I do test a new product before going forward on a major product. DH told me a long time ago to take the time to test. You can replace a small block quilted and tested much easier than a finished quilt. I have had no problems with the heat disappearing ink pens I use. A few problems with chalk residues and quilting pencils leave the most behind. I do know that others have had problems with the heat disappearing pens but I have not so for now that is my experience. One thing I must get better at is pre-washing fabrics.

clwetzel

I love the Crayola washable markers, but have found the easiest way for me to remove them is to soak the finished quilt in the tub in cold water overnight, then wash (large front loader machine) the next morning. I use a laundry basket so I don't stress the wet seams manipulating the heavy wet quilt. I began using this method after one of the colors seemed resistant to rinsing out of the quilt, and have never had any problems since.

ckcowl

I test using the method the manufacturer recommends for removal. And yes, I always test. Even if it’s something I’ve used dozens of times- new project- different fabrics I test again. Some fabrics just seem to want to hold onto marks .

FoxyLady

I use the washable Crayola markers all the time. When I wash the finished quilt, I wash in cold water using oxy-clean and All-Free detergent. Works every time, even if I starch the fabric.

PumpkinSundae

I made a table runner for a friend at work and used a Frixion pen and then ironed out the lines. I brought the table runner into work (I take a train and then walk several blocks to work). It was winter and by the time I got to the office I was shocked that most of the lines came back. I washed the runner and the lines did come out.

After that I never used the pen for any marking in an area you could see.

Onebyone

I use the iron off chalk pencil. Putting the dry quilt in a hot dryer works to remove the marks so i don't have to press the whole quilt. I don't mark a quilt that often but this is a time save when I do.

playswithcolor

I was looking at markers to use in a table runner class. I have used the blue Clover markers without any issues.
The package warns to remove markings completely within 2 weeks. It also says to NOT IRON before markings are removed.
I have a new to me pounce to try. It is white and supposed to disappear with heat. Some people are putting this in a empty chalk o liner to use to mark reference lines when longarming. I haven't tried it yet.