Maureen NJ

I was at a quilt show. Someone was demonstrating full line stencils. Has anyone ever used them? Pros and cons. Any problems with the ultimate pounce not coming out of fabric or leaving a mark? Thanks.

AnnieSue

I've only ever used the white powder, and I've really liked it. It really works exactly the way they demonstrate it.

ManiacQuilter2

I never liked the mess with the pounce. I always used Clover thin chalk marking wheel. It at least stays on while I quilt and then comes off with no problem. But, NEVER USE the BLUE or YELLOW because IT WILL NOT COME OUT !!

0tis

I just use my Frixon pen - so far I've not had any issues.

NJ Quilter

Not familiar with those stencils so no help there. Personally, I was never very proficient using the pounce. I use a plain old #2 mechanical pencil for light fabrics and the Bohin mechanical pencil with a white lead for dark fabrics. I mark as I go but I hand quilt so that's not much of a problem.

Guessing you were at the Somerset show? How is it this year?

PlanoDebbie

I'm terrible with pounce. Of course if having your entire quilt and table covered with pounce powder is a good thing, well then I'm awesome at using pounce!

pumpkinpatchquilter

Oh - now I have a few of these stencils but I've just never gotten around to buying the pounce. The frixon pen - or better yet just using a disappearing or water soluble pen is a great idea - glad I came upon this thread as I'll have to try it. I have had my stencils a year - bought them last March at the Cleveland Sewing and Quilt Expo but just never used them yet.

adamae

I love the Frixon pens! Bought my first one from a quilt shop owner, now I buy online and I got 7 for the price of the one I bought earlier. Before that, I used Fons and Porter mechanical white and/or black "leads" I assume it is chalk. It was good but no match for the FriXon pens.

Maureen NJ

Thanks for the info. I have the Fons and porter mechanical pen. Will have to try the Frixon.