Is there a "perfect" (temporary) marking tool?
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Is there a "perfect" (temporary) marking tool?
From what I have read:
The "perfect" (temporary) marking tool will
- leave marks that stay long enough so that one can quilt the item (or place the applique pieces) however long after it was marked
- will be completely removable
- will never show up after one thinks they have been removed
- do not damage the fabric in any way
- will not turn the fabric a funky color years later
So far, from what I have read - the Crayola ultra-clean washable markers and marking with soap slivers seem to come closest to fitting the above criteria.
The "perfect" (temporary) marking tool will
- leave marks that stay long enough so that one can quilt the item (or place the applique pieces) however long after it was marked
- will be completely removable
- will never show up after one thinks they have been removed
- do not damage the fabric in any way
- will not turn the fabric a funky color years later
So far, from what I have read - the Crayola ultra-clean washable markers and marking with soap slivers seem to come closest to fitting the above criteria.
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The white ceramic pencils get my vote.
(Of course, this is only good for fabrics with contrast.)
The grey ceramics are good for lighter fabrics.
However, I find they show more-so after the fact,
causing "work" to remove them after the fact.
While I use them, I wouldn't call them the "perfect" option!
(Of course, this is only good for fabrics with contrast.)
The grey ceramics are good for lighter fabrics.
However, I find they show more-so after the fact,
causing "work" to remove them after the fact.
While I use them, I wouldn't call them the "perfect" option!
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I tried Crayola--but the green didn't wash out.
I love the soap slivers because they are free and easy to wash out--if I'm washing the quilt. Not good for gifts.
I really love the air erasable pink Trace'n Mark by Nancy Zieman. Humidity level determines how long the marks remain.
And in most situations I like Frixion pens, but I found out the hard way I need to test the fabric as sometimes a white line remains after ironing. Great for white fabrics.
My favorite quilt marker is Dritz Tailor's chalk in the green and white pen. Very thin line of chalk that will erase but stay while I quilt. However, I can't mark the whole quilt as it does rub off.
I'm not sure there is a really perfect marker, but there is the perfect marker for every situation.
I love the soap slivers because they are free and easy to wash out--if I'm washing the quilt. Not good for gifts.
I really love the air erasable pink Trace'n Mark by Nancy Zieman. Humidity level determines how long the marks remain.
And in most situations I like Frixion pens, but I found out the hard way I need to test the fabric as sometimes a white line remains after ironing. Great for white fabrics.
My favorite quilt marker is Dritz Tailor's chalk in the green and white pen. Very thin line of chalk that will erase but stay while I quilt. However, I can't mark the whole quilt as it does rub off.
I'm not sure there is a really perfect marker, but there is the perfect marker for every situation.
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