quiltedsunflower Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I'll be starting on this over the weekend, and I'm wondering what is the best method to mark it. Since it's for me, I'm wondering about a Frixion pen. or is a blue water soluable marker better? And do you tape it to a big window if you don't have a light box - or are there other solutions? This is for my first grandbaby :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsobel Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 You need to be careful using Frixion pens. The marks are not ever truly erased. It uses heat and friction but if it gets cold, the marks return. This was a real issue at the Houston show when the quilts were shipped in cargo and it was cold. All the quilts had to be heated before judging to make the marks disappear. It has been recommended, when possible, use chalk. That always comes out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tella Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I have use a purple marker...didn't last overnight like package said so it was a waste of time...used blue marker...worked great...used chalk...Also works fine...I have made 2 of these.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeAnn Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I think I marked mine just on the table. The pattern was dark enough to show through the fabric I had purchased. And I used a blue pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Stay away from blue chalk for marking. There are horror stories here and elsewhere about what it takes to finally remove it--if at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisquilter Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes, run from any colored chalk. Oh I could tell you about the yellow chalk! Not a good story. I would use the blue marker and flush the entire quilt with cool water when finished. I have never had it come back. For temporary marking I use the purple pens and remove as soon as I quilt it with a little water. If I can, I use a sharpened crayola chalk stick. White only!!!! I would never, never ever use a frixon pen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 have you thought about tracing the pattern onto tear away or dissolve interfacing so you could pin it to your quilt top and then quilt through it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I like either the blue washable or the Sewline pen, only pink or white though! Had a problem with the green. I love the fine sharp line you get with the sewline pencil. I use the back of my machine as my light table. I have the older plexitop and use Dave Jone's light underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltedsunflower Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Thanks for all the suggestions. Think I'll stick to the blue marker! You guys are always so much help. Now I just have to learn to post pictures so when my little "angel" arrives, I can share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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