Marking with Crayola washable markers

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11-26-2014, 10:53 AM

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mojo11

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I'm glad I found this thread. I would never have thought to use these. Thank you.

11-26-2014, 07:11 PM

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brandeesmom

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I've been using these markers for about 10 years now and have not had a problem with them washing out, they are great!

11-26-2014, 07:29 PM

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meyert

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I use the Crayola washable markers all of the time. I love them. The fine tip fit right into my stencils for marking....I have bought like 10 packs of these

I have learned that all laundry soap doesn't wash them out the same. Dawn dish soap works like charm! I have a spray bottle that I fill half with water and half with Dawn.. then I can easily spray where its needed. I have ironed over the marker and it still washes out just fine

11-27-2014, 01:05 AM

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MadQuilter

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Just make sure to NOT heat - set the markers.

12-04-2014, 05:59 PM

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susanwilley

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I use the washable markers too and have never had a problem with them. They all wash out perfectly!

12-04-2014, 06:23 PM

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ploverwi2

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tate_elliott

I have to reveal just how cheap I am - I use washable markers from the dollar store. Yes, I do test them.

I also buy my washable school glue there. Two bottles for $1.00!

Tate

Me too. I have used their glue for years with my applique projects. It is awesome and cheap. Have bought their markers also. Great savings.

12-04-2014, 09:07 PM

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debbiemarie

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I do test EVERY fabric, I have run into a few fabrics that has not washed out.

12-12-2014, 01:56 PM

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mkc

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Thank you to everyone who posted about this! I just finished what is only my 4th quilt and had decided on straight lines for the quilting. At first I tried just using the guide bar with my machine, but the results weren't good so I spent a little time picking out all those stitched. Got brave and tried marking the lines with the Crayola Ultra Washable Markers. So much easier and a much, MUCH better finished product. I finished binding the quilt this morning and it just came out of the washer - absolutely no trace of the marker :-D It's a Christmas gift for my mother-in-law and I'm thrilled! You guys rock!

Michelle

12-12-2014, 05:36 PM

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GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by justflyingin

I read on a blog that someone uses crayola washable markers to mark her quilts and they wash out fine. I thought, "what a truly simple idea" but how clever.

I have several fabric markers, but they do seem to not show up well on the right fabrics, etc...so I went out yesterday and bought these. There are 24, and any color I could possibly need--I would have possibly liked white, but there is yellow...so..

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Yesterday I used a dark green to mark a quilt. Today I finished the quilt and washed it, and sure enough...it came out just fine.

So, such a simple and relatively inexpensive solution for this problem! I feel weird I didn't think of it before.

in my experience for some reason, yellow won't wash out well.