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Old 04-28-2011, 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrap Happy
I read once that quilters have used slivers of bar soap to mark dark colors. Have never tried it so I can't speak from experience.
I've tried it. Works well, but is really hard to get very accurate markings, atleast for me :roll:
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:05 AM
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Tailors chalk.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:07 AM
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I use a sliver of soap.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:11 AM
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I've used a yellow marking pencil with good results.
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:31 AM
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I've used thin slivers of soap, the marks last longer than chalk markers
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:40 AM
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I have one of those white markers (I know Clover makes one) that is similar to the blue & purple markers. When you first mark the fabric, it doesn't really show up, but as it dries, it shows up quite well. The one I have will disappear when ironed! Find one of those - they work great!
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Old 04-28-2011, 06:47 AM
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I fill a Clover or Chaco marker with the chalk that irons off and use it to free draw. I also love the stencil plastic from The Stencil Company which can be cut with a double-bladed knife. Then I use the same chalk in a pounce to mark the quilt. Freezer paper cut into a design and ironed onto the quilt also works as a stencil. Then it can be pounced or sewn around.
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Old 04-28-2011, 07:06 AM
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My very favorite is Fons and Porters marking pencil. It works really easy and is a soft texture. They also have refills for them. It has a very fine line.
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Old 04-28-2011, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluphrog
Clover has a white marking pen that works really well. When you first draw the line, it looks like nothing is there, but let it sit for a minute or two, and the marking appears. It is water soluble.

I use it on all my dark fabrics when appliqueing.
Yup, I have this and it works really well. I did think it wasn't working when I first marked with it and I set the square aside grumbling, then I looked over again and there were the markings!
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Chalk is the best for black.
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