Help! Solution to marking a quilt!
#11
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I do love the washable Crayola markers, but the problem with using them is that you have to machine wash the quilt when you are done. Many people who gift their quilts don't want to wash them. They prefer the look (for gifting) of an unwashed quilt. What are your thoughts on that?
#12
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Location: Utah
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I love General's White "Charcoal" pencil for dark fabrics. It's not chalk. It sharpens to a very nice point. It says on very well, and brushes off with a lint brush or erases with a good eraser.
You can get them at Michael's and Hobby Lobby, or your local art supply store.
You can get them at Michael's and Hobby Lobby, or your local art supply store.
Last edited by quiltedsunshine; 01-18-2020 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Added where to get them.
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
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I used that very same orange chalk on a quilt recently. Very difficult to wash out! But, like you, it was the only thing that I could see on the colors of the quilt on which I was working. I would suggest, if you continue with the orange, take some Dawn dish detergent and soak that into your orange markings and let sit for a good while before washing. I had to wash the king size quilt 3-4 times and still scrub some of those orange lines with a toothbrush (old) and dawn before I got the worst of it out of the quilt.
I like the idea of the parchment paper and quilting over it. Might try that next time.
I like the idea of the parchment paper and quilting over it. Might try that next time.
#16
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I do love the washable Crayola markers, but the problem with using them is that you have to machine wash the quilt when you are done. Many people who gift their quilts don't want to wash them. They prefer the look (for gifting) of an unwashed quilt. What are your thoughts on that?
#17
I'm so glad you posted on this subject as I have been looking for a marking tool that really works. I started FMQ about 2 years ago and so far all I have done is the rambling stipple patterns because I didn't have a reliable way to mark a pattern. One thing I know is to not blindly mark the whole quilt until you know for sure the markings will come out, don't ask me how I know this. I think I'll try the washable Crayon markers next, but I'll test it on a scrap piece first.