HELP... marking on quilt
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I am a little worried now - I marked the quilt that I am starting to quilt on with a Blue Washout Cloth Marker (thick pencil kind), but.... couldn't really see the markings so I did it again pressing down harder - well, now didn't like the marking so I took a wet washcloth and tried to erase the markings, did not come all the way out - I can not wash it yet as it is just basted and I want to remark it... Any suggestions???? I mark as I go (I hand quilt using a portable lap hoop). I need to buy some more of that Water Earsable Marker, but just have not had the time to go to LQS, guess I will during lunch hour.
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I have not used this product myself but I have seen video of its use and they used a spray bottle and totally saturated the area. Give that a try. Also from books I have read using this tool you don't want to press too hard. I know that is not what you want to hear now. Good luck and let us know how you make out.
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This is the blue marking pencil for quilting that is supposed to be removeable with water? Vinegar is supposed to take out that marking if water does not.
I recommend testing the vinegar on a marking made on a scrap piece of fabric first, just to make sure it is going to do what it is supposed to do.
I recommend testing the vinegar on a marking made on a scrap piece of fabric first, just to make sure it is going to do what it is supposed to do.
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I am also a hand quilter using a portable lap hoop. Right now I am working on a quilt that I am marking as I go. I have been using a marking pencil made by Sewline that uses ceramic lead. (I think that Fons and Porter has a similar one too.) It is a mechanical pencil with lead that comes in several colors. I really like it because the lines brush off like chalk but stays on a bit better than plain chalk. I also like it because I don't have to constantly sharpen it like I was when I used a marking pencil.
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kayquilt - Does that marker come in blue - it seems blue shows up on all color fabric and I can see it better (besides the white of course on dark colors). I went during lunch to LQS and they had the blue water erasable marker and I used that and I can see on all colors - just hope this washes out as I go - unlike that stupid blue pencil I used earlier. The vinegar worked a little, but I hope it all washes out when I wash it - it is going to be awhile since I just started doing the quilting on this one. Thanks for the recommendation - I can use all the help I can get... :)
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The lead comes in quite a few colors. I don't remember if it comes in blue or not. I know that it comes in white, yellow and green, because that is what I have. I think there were several other colors.
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Originally Posted by Joanieu
kayquilt - Does that marker come in blue - it seems blue shows up on all color fabric and I can see it better (besides the white of course on dark colors). I went during lunch to LQS and they had the blue water erasable marker and I used that and I can see on all colors - just hope this washes out as I go - unlike that stupid blue pencil I used earlier. The vinegar worked a little, but I hope it all washes out when I wash it - it is going to be awhile since I just started doing the quilting on this one. Thanks for the recommendation - I can use all the help I can get... :)
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