Marking Tools
#1
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I have a question for all of you quilters out there. What tool do you use to mark the quilting lines on a quilt top? I have tried several markers, and they don't seem to show up very well. They are either too light or the line is very hard to keep straight-they don't flow smoothly. Can someone please give me some advice about how to mark the quilting lines? Thank you in advance for helping me.
I have a question for all of you quilters out there. What tool do you use to mark the quilting lines on a quilt top? I have tried several markers, and they don't seem to show up very well. They are either too light or the line is very hard to keep straight-they don't flow smoothly. Can someone please give me some advice about how to mark the quilting lines? Thank you in advance for helping me.
#2
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ramsgate. Kent England
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I have found the same as you, I work by hand and quilt mainly about 1/4 inch from the seam. There are chalk type markers for dark fabrics which brush off or some come out with cold water. I am sure someone else will soon come up with an answer for you.
#5
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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You could also try watercolor pencils, they are available in many shades and they are quite easy to sharpen - especially when you put them in the fridge a few hours before using them!
The markings rubb off after a while and they are also gone after washing the quilt.
The markings rubb off after a while and they are also gone after washing the quilt.
#7
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Ramsgate. Kent England
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Originally Posted by Borntohandquilt
You could also try watercolor pencils, they are available in many shades and they are quite easy to sharpen - especially when you put them in the fridge a few hours before using them!
The markings rubb off after a while and they are also gone after washing the quilt.
The markings rubb off after a while and they are also gone after washing the quilt.
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Sturbridge, Ma
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I only use and recommend the watercolor pencils in white or light gray. Have been using the dk gray to good results.
They are "Multi Pastel chalk pencils by General Pencil Co
Can be found in art supply stores or quilt shops or from The Stencil Co. I also like the mechanical ceramic pencils. The white does well on dark fabrics and rubs off and washes out.
They are "Multi Pastel chalk pencils by General Pencil Co
Can be found in art supply stores or quilt shops or from The Stencil Co. I also like the mechanical ceramic pencils. The white does well on dark fabrics and rubs off and washes out.
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