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    Old 03-14-2015, 01:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by Carol34446
    Thanks for the tip on colored chalk. What do you use on white/light fabrics, would some color besides blue work?
    Baby powder in a sock as a pouncer works on lighter colors because it is not white, and easier to see because it will not move until you wash it. I have no idea what to use on white since I have never put it in a quilt.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 05:29 AM
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    Great idea, thanks for passing this on. I bought the blue chalk and the eraser but it makes a mess. thanks again.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 05:31 AM
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    I will stick to white also, thanks for the others that put their two cents in, I appreciate it.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 06:11 AM
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    Hreat idea! I'm going to look in my classroom. I used a lot of chalk before we went to white boards instead!
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    Old 03-15-2015, 03:05 PM
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    Thanks for the idea about the baby toothbrush. I usually use a terry cloth shop rag, but it always helps to have additional 'tools' to go to.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 04:44 PM
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    I use white class chalk too. Used dryer sheets remove it well also. Just rub it out. I have also used Avon powder in the cardboard tube and baby powder with stencils when I've ran out of chalk.
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    Old 03-15-2015, 07:47 PM
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    When I was doing the little brown bird quilt, on a navy background - I found the fingernail whitener pencil also worked well, and can be wiped away using a damp cloth.
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    Old 03-16-2015, 06:13 PM
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    What a great idea Yel..!! I am going to try the chalk too ! thanks !
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    Old 04-27-2015, 09:33 PM
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    Originally Posted by Tartan
    Just make sure you stick to WHITE chalk and yes you do have to be gentle to get a nice point. Coloured chalk are almost impossible to remove.
    what do you suggest using on white fabric?
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    Old 04-27-2015, 10:27 PM
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    I use the chalk on black or dark colours. Shows up great and I have found it rubs off as you sew leaving little to remove at the end.
    tip, remove all chalk before washing as it could stay on.
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