GrandmaLKB Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 What is your favorite marking tool that comes off easily without having to wash the quilt.? I would like to try more stencils, but afraid to mark and not be able to get the marks out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 What is your favorite marking tool that comes off easily without having to wash the quilt.? I would like to try more stencils, but afraid to mark and not be able to get the marks out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use the White marking pen from Clover -- it disappears with an iron. I use this pretty much on everything but white. It doesn't show up right away, but give it a few seconds and it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharond Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use the White marking pen from Clover -- it disappears with an iron. I use this pretty much on everything but white. It doesn't show up right away, but give it a few seconds and it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I still prefer either white chalk on dark fabrics or the water erasable blue pen and an eraser pen to take it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I still prefer either white chalk on dark fabrics or the water erasable blue pen and an eraser pen to take it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I like the Clover white pen or Miracle Chalk on dark fabrics. The Marvy Marker in Purple for light fabrics. It's air erasable and disappears either within a few minutes or a few days, depending on the humidity in your area. Oh - I forgot to say. Be careful of the blue pen and then the eraser to take it out. Blue pen has a way of migrating into the batting and, sometimes, the eraser doesn't get it all out. I only use the blue when I know I'm going to immerse the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I like the Clover white pen or Miracle Chalk on dark fabrics. The Marvy Marker in Purple for light fabrics. It's air erasable and disappears either within a few minutes or a few days, depending on the humidity in your area. Oh - I forgot to say. Be careful of the blue pen and then the eraser to take it out. Blue pen has a way of migrating into the batting and, sometimes, the eraser doesn't get it all out. I only use the blue when I know I'm going to immerse the quilt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I would second Linda's warning about the blue pens. I now assume the blue is there but hidden until I have washed the quilt out. Bear in mind that heat (including hot water and sunlight) can set the blue and cause it to reappear from invisible. Detergent can also bring it back. Yup, I've had some interesting experiences with the blue and purple pens. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I would second Linda's warning about the blue pens. I now assume the blue is there but hidden until I have washed the quilt out. Bear in mind that heat (including hot water and sunlight) can set the blue and cause it to reappear from invisible. Detergent can also bring it back. Yup, I've had some interesting experiences with the blue and purple pens. Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Kearney Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use a sliver of soap on darks it works real good and you get to use up your scraps of soap,and you just rub a damp wash colth over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen Kearney Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use a sliver of soap on darks it works real good and you get to use up your scraps of soap,and you just rub a damp wash colth over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I really like the blue pen with the eraser, and also use the SewLine leads in white, pink, black and yellow.. green or blue which ever it is, doesn't come out nearly as easy as the others... just make sure you have a good eraser supply for the marks. once in a while when I want a barely visible mark. like for starting a pattern of stitching, I use the purple just before I start and get it off as soon as it is stitched. I really like the sew line, then I'm sure where I'm to start. The bigger leads and chalks give me too wide a target to start on, and I find every one and mess it up. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I really like the blue pen with the eraser, and also use the SewLine leads in white, pink, black and yellow.. green or blue which ever it is, doesn't come out nearly as easy as the others... just make sure you have a good eraser supply for the marks. once in a while when I want a barely visible mark. like for starting a pattern of stitching, I use the purple just before I start and get it off as soon as it is stitched. I really like the sew line, then I'm sure where I'm to start. The bigger leads and chalks give me too wide a target to start on, and I find every one and mess it up. RitaR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use a Bohin chalk pencils for darks (rubs right out) and a Marvy purple Marker for lights. I've tried about all of them and these two win in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newellyn Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I use a Bohin chalk pencils for darks (rubs right out) and a Marvy purple Marker for lights. I've tried about all of them and these two win in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks for all the great tips. I've never heard of the Bohin chalk pencils, so "googled" them. Found a couple sites.......where do you buy them, Lynda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks for all the great tips. I've never heard of the Bohin chalk pencils, so "googled" them. Found a couple sites.......where do you buy them, Lynda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I use the air erase pens they disapear after a few hours so mark as you go. they come in pink and purple. love them. Nora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I use the air erase pens they disapear after a few hours so mark as you go. they come in pink and purple. love them. Nora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Marvy air soluble marker - purple. Love them. Can use the white tip to erase if things go wonky. Here's one place I've gotten them: http://www.markersupply.com/maerfama.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Marvy air soluble marker - purple. Love them. Can use the white tip to erase if things go wonky. Here's one place I've gotten them: http://www.markersupply.com/maerfama.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I use the General Chalk marker in either white or light grey. It is actually an art supply, but it just brushes right off. Love it. I also use the Clover blue marker and eraser, but just use a small dot of the marker, barely touching the fabric, so it doesn't have a chance to wick into the batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocoholic Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I use the General Chalk marker in either white or light grey. It is actually an art supply, but it just brushes right off. Love it. I also use the Clover blue marker and eraser, but just use a small dot of the marker, barely touching the fabric, so it doesn't have a chance to wick into the batting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoAnnHoffman Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 I love SewLine mechanical pencils. Come is all colors and you can erase with a real eraser at the end of the pen or use a wet cloth. You can get a super fine line and they even sell a water pen to do fine erasing. Very cool, a little pricey, but worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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