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    Old 03-22-2010, 05:11 AM
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    I have the white pencil. I have to have my patience securely in hand when I go to do this. Because I have to press hard and frequently go over it several times before I can see it well. I love the idea of a pen except I am left handed and would smudge it.
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    Originally Posted by tkhooper
    I have the white pencil. I have to have my patience securely in hand when I go to do this. Because I have to press hard and frequently go over it several times before I can see it well. I love the idea of a pen except I am left handed and would smudge it.
    Speaking as a leftie myself (except I've learnt to use either hand for most things)... when I draw or mark with my left, I go from right to left. No words to form, so the direction doesn't matter; so, no smudging. Just an idea... :-)
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    Old 03-22-2010, 05:43 AM
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    Fons & Porter's white mechancial pencil is really good too
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    Old 03-22-2010, 06:39 AM
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    Originally Posted by craftybear
    wow, thanks connief lots of knowledge! I learn something everyday on this site
    thanks so much Connie.
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    Old 03-22-2010, 01:09 PM
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    Thank you ladies for all the ideas! I really appreciate it!
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    Old 03-22-2010, 01:11 PM
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    The pouncer works well also. It's chalk in an eraser looking thing. You "pounce" over the stencil and it leaves some chalk on your quilt top.
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    Old 03-22-2010, 01:13 PM
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    I recently used soap and it worked great. The end of a used bar is best, something hard. I cut slivers off mine to make a finer line.

    Easy to wash out, too :wink:
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