marking a quilt
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crayola washable markers -
squares - quilting outline done!
big flower whole cloth and FMQ
Here are two examples of quilts i have marked with the crayola markers - all of the markings came off when I put them in the machine.
squares - quilting outline done!
big flower whole cloth and FMQ
Here are two examples of quilts i have marked with the crayola markers - all of the markings came off when I put them in the machine.
#12
I haven't had any complaints with the Frixon pens I've used. I also use a white mechanical pencil from Fons and Porter on darker fabrics. It rubs out with a touch of a damp cloth. There are many options out there. Use what works for you. I've even used soap slivers with a sharp edge and they worked fine, too.
#13
You didn't say what you're trying to mark. If it is straight lines across the quilt you can use painter's tape or contact sticky shelf liner. Don't leave them for a long time though.
When I just want to make a tiny dot or so on a quilt I use the water soluble blue fabric pens or tailor's chalk. The chalk should come out completely although you may have to brush it to completely "erase" it if it's a high contract color to the fabric. Use a brush that has a little stiffness to it - kind of like the brushes they sell for cleaning the bobbin area of your sewing machine.
When I just want to make a tiny dot or so on a quilt I use the water soluble blue fabric pens or tailor's chalk. The chalk should come out completely although you may have to brush it to completely "erase" it if it's a high contract color to the fabric. Use a brush that has a little stiffness to it - kind of like the brushes they sell for cleaning the bobbin area of your sewing machine.
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