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    Old 04-21-2012, 04:06 AM
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    Washable crayola markers/Are they safe to use for marking fabric??? I am afraid of the sewing notions markers that say they may discolor red and pinks. I have to trace a circle template on 45 scrappy pinwheel blocks. I don't want to use the markers that disappear in 24 hrs. since I won't sew them all at once. Thanks for your opinions. copycat

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    Old 04-21-2012, 04:19 AM
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    I have never used them. But have read that some people have trouble with them reappearing. I stick to using soap and charcoal pencils.
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    Old 04-21-2012, 04:31 AM
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    thanks for your reply Brenda. Good to know
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    Old 04-21-2012, 06:24 AM
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    I took a class from a lady who claimed that those crayons were safe, but before using I would test them on the fabrics you will be using. Also plain graphite pencils are supposed to come out safely when the quilt is washed, and they can make a finer line.
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    I've used the crayola washable markers many times and have never had a problem. I prefer them to anything else. They wash out completely. Never had the marks come back.
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    I've also used the crayola washable markers without issue. I always do test first though. I'm careful not to press the fabric after it's marked and when I'm finished quilting, I soak the whole thing in cool water. So far, the marks have just washed away! I like them because they make a nice visible line on almost anything but black; I just choose a color with good contrast on whatever fabric I'm using.
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    Old 04-21-2012, 07:04 AM
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    I use a pen that is heat sensitive and erases when you put it in the dryer or use a hair dryer on it. It is made by Pilot and called Frixion. I picked it up at a local quilt show, but I bet you could find one at some place like Office Max or Staples. They come in several colors, too!

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    Old 04-21-2012, 08:19 AM
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    I've used Crayola wahsable markers several times and haven't had any problems with them at all. Interestingly enough, I found that the red marker actually showed up really well on black fabric and removed completely when I washed it.
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    I know some of the colors of Crayon Washable markers did not wash out of DGD's tees. That was a few years ago so maybe they have improved.
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    regardless of what you choose to use you need to test to make sure it will come out- some people have had luck with washable markers- others have had a problem= i always use a pencil- some people have had problems getting pencil out-
    always test-then decide if this is right for this project-
    what works on one project may not work so well on the next- it's important to test everytime
    different fabrics seem to have different results- at different times.
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