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As I have been trying to do some wool embroidery and appliqué (wool to wool), I haven't been able to find a marker that will show up on the wool. I have tried numerous markers but none of them seem to show. The Frixions, which usually work in any color on the various cottons, don't do anything on wool. The instructions on one of the white Clover markers say that they might not work on a textured fabric. I am assuming that is what is happening on the wool. If none of the markers work, how do you transfer the pattern? I would like something that would wash out because I am making my own designs and might change my mind as the project progresses. Thank you for any ideas.

Peckish

What if you tried freezer paper? Transfer your design to freezer paper, then press it on the wool pieces. At least that will give you an idea of how it will look.

Tartan

Have you tried ordinary white chalk sharpened to a point to get a fine line? Chalk should be soft enough to mark wool if the colours are medium to dark. I use a makeup pencil sharpener to sharpen my chalk.

Krisb

Did you try Chaco liner? Or, as Tartan says, school chalk. Or tailors chalk. Or soap slivers.

zennia

I use freezer paper. I was reading Kim Diehl's blog yesterday and she had a hint suggesting contact paper.

NJ Quilter

I would suggest tailor's or school chalk as well. You are correct in thinking it's the texture as well as the porosity of the fabric that is causing the issue with the liquid-style markers.

ManiacQuilter2

I use an old Clover Chaco liner with powder chalk and a tracing wheel. I keep forgetting to get Chalk like Tartan suggested at Walmart.

ghostrider

I've used my Sewline pencil on woven wool with no problems.