rlhdesigns Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Has anyone used the Hera Marker????? If so how do you like it.... I was wondering if this would work with black fabric..... I don't want to use white chalk, it doesn't remove that will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 It will leave a crease to follow--usually only works with straight lines--very hard to see on dark fabrics--putting tension on the quilt top will pull the crease out--but maybe give it a try on a scrap. It may work great. Please let us know. (I saw that quilt on your blog---Wow! Can't wait to see what you do with it!) My recommendation for marking on black? The Bohin white marker--similar to the SewLine mechanical-pencil type marker. I take the marks off with a slightly dampened cloth or a damp Magic Eraser. Also erased with heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Have you seen the new FriXion Pen??? They mark very easily and come off with the touch of the iron. Available in hot pink. I used mine on dark blue and was really happy with the result. My local quilt shop just saw them at market about a month ago and are now stocking all colors. My understanding in the white-silver-gray is not available yet, but I wonder if the hot pink would work? They're only $2.95. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterfly Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Have not tried the Hera Marker. I have a frixion pen...just got it as a gift. I'm told the ink disappears with any heat, like blow dryer or even holding your fabric up to a light bulb. I'm wondering if the ink reappears with cold. I dried on paper and I could still see some ink after heating the paper. Maybe it will disappear completely though on fabric. I have to try. jess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 How about the Clover White Marking Pen. When you mark with it, it takes a few moments for the mark to appear, but then is very visible on black, and disappears witht the heat of the iron, and no worries about marks coming back with cold like the FriXion pens. I love mine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 For darker fabrics, I use the very soft pastel chalk pencil that was made by Brunzeel. I understand that Brunzeel is no longer manufacturing these pencils but perhaps you can check with another manufacturer to find a 'very soft' pastel chalk pencil to use. I have the gray. Either way always test your markers before drawing all over the quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Clover makes a white marking pen that disappears with a steam iron. It doesn't come back. The Frixion Pens will never wash out of your quilt. If you get it in temps under 14 degrees fahrenheit, it will re-appear. Only you can decide if you're going to take your quilt into the freezer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlhdesigns Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks everyone for your help...... This quilt will hand in a Professor's office and I want to make sure the markings come off. I want to do all the main marking before I put it on the frame. This one is a challange for me, no feathers ... it's a guy quilt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I like to use just regular school chalk on dark fabrics. It holds on pretty well but it always comes off in the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Oh and to answer your question I've used the hera marker the only problem that you might have is that the crease might hang out when on the frame. They don't last forever. IT would also be hard to see the creases if you're using a ruler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeri Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I'd either use white school chalk or magic chalk. Tried using a hera a long time ago and it was way too hard to see and the marking didn't stay in long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmoore Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 I've used hera markers for piecing before (to mark applique pieces for cutting) and I found it good for what I was doing, but quite limited. I really had to move the fabric around a light source to see the marks, especially on darker and less reflective fabrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega QW Posted June 18, 2011 Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 I've used the hera to mark some small item at the sewing machine, but it is not suitable for marking a quilt top. I like the white sewline pencil and it rubs off quite easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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