Afrayedknot Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Could anyone tell me what are the most useful marking tools for quilt tops? I have a friend that uses Washable Crayola markers but I'm afraid to use them. Any suggestions out there? Debbie:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 I use Mark-B-Gone and another blue making pen that I cannot tell you the name because it is not on the pen. The marks just disappear when you spritz them with water. I also use the Clover Eraser Pen to remove the maks. Depends on what you are marking. I also use Miracle Chalk and Miracle Chalk Chubby Crayon. The Miracle Chalk products are removed with steam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Thiesssen Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Hi Debbie, I also use the blue clover marker and the Miracle Chalk products. I have had some experience with the Crayola markers...some staining CAN happen, so I'd not use them on a customer quilt. I've had some serious colour transfer even when using them on stitch-through paper. The marker colour transferred to the thread and I could not get it to come out (on one of my practice pieces -whew!). Mostly I use chalk, have never used the clover on a customer quilt, just my own. - Oh - and I do use the byrunzeel (sp?) chalk pencils, too. L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 If I'm going to mark a quilt and expect the marks to stay there for a long time, I'll use the blue Dritz Mark-B-Gone pens on light fabric, or Miracle Chalk on the dark fabrics. I've also used the white Clover pens, but they seem to run out of juice so fast. For quick markings on a quilt, I'll use the purple air-erase pens. They disappear within a couple of days and, if the weather is right, within a few minutes! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 The white pencils that remove with cold water are pretty cool too. I usually use the blue Mark-B-Gone pens and the white pencil. I haven't had good luck with the pounce pad marks staying on the top. And the powder fluffs everywhere when the machine vibrates the quilt top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I found that if I add a smig of corn starch to the pounce block the powder stay on a bit better...it doesn't bounce off as fast, or get all over the foot as bad...still happens, just not as fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CLRtoQuilt Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hi Everyone, We had a quilt show here this last October and one of the classes I took was What the judges look for when judging a quilt. The speaker (sorry can't remember her name) is a quilt judge and she said that a lot of people are using the crayola markers. She said what you have to do is wash your quilt in clorox 2 thats it no laudry soap and cold water. I haven't tried it yet so I am not sure but I do believe her. Char Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingtina Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I am a little afraid of those crayola markers. I think I'll give my 3yo a set. and see how it comes out in the wash. For darker fabrics and colors, I like Clover's water soluble white marker. It has a nice fine point, and a spritz of water makes it disappear. Tina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEP Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Originally posted by lisa_a_thiessen Hi Debbie, I also use the blue clover marker and the Miracle Chalk products. I have had some experience with the Crayola markers...some staining CAN happen, so I'd not use them on a customer quilt. I've had some serious colour transfer even when using them on stitch-through paper. The marker colour transferred to the thread and I could not get it to come out (on one of my practice pieces -whew!). Mostly I use chalk, have never used the clover on a customer quilt, just my own. - Oh - and I do use the byrunzeel (sp?) chalk pencils, too. L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEP Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Lisa, Sorry about the previous reply. It was my first time and I clicked on the wrong thing. Where can you get the brunzeel pencils? Thanks, Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I have to agree with Char...I'm not sure I buy that Clorox 2 thing....That's pretty harsh stuff, and I'm not sure I would want it on my quilt. I have good luck with just using plain warm water, no laundry soap...and it seems to come right out. I'll have to try the Clorox 2 on some practice fabric before I would trust it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramona-quilter Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Myrna put me onto those bruynzeel pencils. They don't break like so many of the chalk pencils do. I like the grays, 886 & 887. I found mine at: http://www.bindersart.com/pencil-bruynzeel-pastel-pencil.aspx I have heard that the Marvey eraseable pens work great. I have never tried them but I think they are a favorite of Sherry Rogers. In fact, she sells them on her web-site. http://sewfarsewgood.org/marvey_erasable_marking_pen.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Originally posted by lisa_a_thiessen Hi Debbie, I also use the blue clover marker and the Miracle Chalk products. I have had some experience with the Crayola markers...some staining CAN happen, so I'd not use them on a customer quilt. I've had some serious colour transfer even when using them on stitch-through paper. The marker colour transferred to the thread and I could not get it to come out (on one of my practice pieces -whew!). Mostly I use chalk, have never used the clover on a customer quilt, just my own. - Oh - and I do use the byrunzeel (sp?) chalk pencils, too. L Just clarifying.........the chalk you use is the Miracle chalk although you do use the Bruynzeel pencils, right? I know the Miracle chalk goes away with steam but how do the chalk pencil marks go away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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