Quilting Forum

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Latest Forum Posts

Collapse

  • Quilting Inspiration
    Yes, there will be some discussion on how Lynn’s were quilted and some suggestions for other ideas.
  • Quilting Inspiration
    This is my first BOM with the Quilt Show and I am thoroughly enjoying the process. At the beginning of Lynn Wilder's videos,...
  • I Need Input on Unique Laurel Ridge
    I've mostly finished my Laurel Ridge version, seen in photo. I'm trying to decide what to do with the extra space in the...
  • Entering BOM in quilt show
    Sue’s company is run by her daughters:

    https://www.comequilt.com/
  • MONTH 2 — Share Your Progress HERE
    I’m behind, but I finally got month 2 done. I was so afraid of doing the appliqué that I put it off, but it wasn’t...
  • Entering BOM in quilt show
    Hi, how do I contact the Sue Garman family to get permission to enter Stars for a New Day quilt in an AQS show?...
  • Dee's New York Beauty Choose Your Own Adventure
    congratulations, your quilt is lovely, where did they make the announcement?
  • Dee's New York Beauty Choose Your Own Adventure
    Better late than never, some of the blocks worked others I'm not so sure about but I enjoyed the process
  • Question on fabric choice
    It is Parchment Blue in the Autumn Kit. The photos are exactly the same on the Fabric Requirements page and the Monthly...
  • Question on fabric choice
    I have the autumn kit I can’t find cream with blue flower I have parchment but I don’t think that is it
  • Dee's New York Beauty Choose Your Own Adventure
    congrats. when did they announce it? Where can I see it?
  • MONTH 7 Blog is UP
    I cannot find Lynn's chapter 7 of her continuing story. HELP!!
  • My Finished Top
    Barb,
    I hadn't read the above comments. That is the same thing I was saying!
    No need to comment. You got i...
  • My Finished Top
    Barb there is one more error or maybe you wanted the diagonal to be different. On the right picture above at the bottom...
  • My Finished Top
    Thanks, Pat. I saw your post first on my blog. You are correct, those are turned wonky too. More in-sewing in my future....
  • My Finished Top
    3rd try. After this I give up. (I also posted on FB) In the upper left quadrant htere are 3 half-sq triangles units appearing...
  • My Finished Top
    (Also posted on FB) Hope I can get this to work. In the upper left quadrant I see 3 half-sq triangle units made of what...
  • My Finished Top
    I almost hate to ask. (Also posted on FB) In the upper left quadrant, there are 3 half-sq trianlge blocks appearing to be...
  • Loading...
  • No more items.

Trending Forum Posts

Collapse

  • Happy Dance! I won ribbons!
    Home from the Maine Quilts show where my Color my World quilt, rename ‘Home,’ received 3 ribbons. I’m overwhelmed...
  • What I learned
    Well, here it is, the end of 2022, and I finally have finished my 2021 BOM quilt! I apologize that the photo is not centered....
  • Late at this but having difficulty
    Hi There,

    I hope you can help me. I know I'm very late in getting to this point but life is finally allowing...
  • Adding house numbers
    I'm quite behind on my BOM, but now have all the tall buildings of the outer ring done. I would like to add some house...
  • Ahhhhh.. almost done! Have a question!!
    Hi all.. I am behind in my Color My World and just starting the skyscrapers... Does anyone have the finished size (with...
  • My Colorful World With Parks by Duffy
    My quilt is finish
  • Printing for paper piecing question
    For anyone paper piecing, is your quarter inch a tiny bit larger? When I’m trimming up the finished building, I line...
  • Paper piecing color my world…anyone else?
    I decided early to do paper piecing instead of the wax…I’m more comfortable . However, I have a few questions…anyone...
  • Video Access
    Will we have access to the Color My World videos after December 31st? I can't seem to find info on this.
  • New to The Quilt Show
    I am BRAND NEW to the Quilt Show and fell in love with this pattern. I downloaded all of the instructions. My concern is......
  • How to download pattern?
    I'm a new-ish star member and would like to download the "Color My World" pattern...but I can't find where to...
  • Quilting color my world
    See how I quilted Color My World and the added surprise quilting in Wendy’s border:

    https://bbquiltmaker.b...
  • Getting outer circle to lie flat
    Hello - I know someone has solved this problem...I seem to remember a question arising when we put the inner circle together...
  • Great new way to see all the photos!
    Cap'n John showed me a new feature--you can see all the photos posted on any particular topic--at once.

    Open...
  • Color My World Pattern - Download Heads Up
    I know Barbara has reminded us to download all files prior to the end of the year. I finished my downloads today and decided...
  • Color my world — your finish here
    Please use this topic to share your FINISHED top or quilt here. This will make it easy to see all the great quilts everyone...
  • Quilt is complete. Fun!
  • One World — This is Brilliant!
    Sunday Sew and Sews met today. Pam R. came up with a brilliant way to make One World—she used striped fabric!...
  • Loading...
  • No more items.

Crayola Removable Markers

Collapse
X
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

    Crayola Removable Markers

    In looking through the blogs this morning, one of the members mentioned using Crayola Removable markers to transfer an applique pattern on the block. I am wondering how easy it is to remove the marks - can they be spritzed with water or must they be washed out? Could that method be used for marking a quilttop with the quilting patterns? In the past, I have used the "blue" marker many times without incident, but that is an expensive item anymore and they don't seem to last. Thanks for your input! :-)


    It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
    That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

    #2
    I posted over the weekend that I had marked my March BOM using Crayola markers after getting the idea from another member who had posted about using them on one of the forums (I think).

    I always tests the different fabrics I am marking with the Crayolas first but so far the markings have come out of all the fabrics. I have found the fabric has to be very wet though unlike the blue pens that you can just spray. This is not a problem for me because I always wash my blocks before I start quilting and my quilt after I get through quilting and I do mark quilting design with Crayola markers.

    I have never pressed the fabric before removing the markings so I don't know if heat will set it in like it does sometimes with the blue markers. Key is to test first but I love the Crayola markers.

    Comment


      #3
      Hi all, I can't recall which thread it was in, but I think that Margo mentioned using Crayola markers. You might want to check with her.

      Have a great week, Sharon in TN (quiltnlady)

      Comment


        #4
        I discovered the Crayola Washable Markers about a year ago, and I think they're just great. I've marked several full sized quilts with them and all the markings came out in the wash. I always let my finished quilt soak overnight in cold water with a little soap. It's kind of scary when you first use them and have orange or red or green markings all over everything, but the marks DO come out.

        Besides being so economical, I love all the colors you can get. I do a lot of scrap quilts, so I need lots of colors to show the marked quilt pattern in various parts of the quilt.

        If you have any doubts, mark up a few fabric samples using all the various colors, let them sit for a few days then wash. The markers are so inexpensive (around $2 in Wal-Mart), that it's not a big investment to do an experiment. Have fun!

        Comment


          #5
          The crayola markers are great. I've never had a problem with them not washing out. I always wash my quilts before I send them out. I just wash them like everything else: cold water, normal cycle, med heat to dry. The price is right! :wink:
          Sherry

          Comment


            #6
            Thank you for the input! I will give the markers a try. Sounds like they are a good deal.

            Comment


              #7
              Hi Carol! I, too, have used the Crayola WASHABLE markers for years, and (knock wood) have never had trouble washing them out. It looks like everyone treats them a little differently, but after my quilt is bound, I just SOAK IT IN COLD WATER for about 15 minutes, spin the water out of the washer, then wash the quilt with gentle detergent in warm water. I use Orvis Paste for my quilts. I get it at the Farmer's Co-op in a 7-1/2 pound jug that lasts forever!!! It is a biodegradeable soap created for washing livestock (think 4-H shows) and pets (dog/cat shows) that rinses out well. I think it is similiar to the pricey quilt soaps sold in fancy jars at the quilt shops, but lots more economical.
              Hope that helps!
              SEW LONG!
              Margo


              It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
              That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

              Comment


                #8
                I use the crayola washable markers to mark the gather lines when I do tie-dye. The color usually is gone after the soda ash soak. I use the blue and green ones first. I feel more sure that they will wash out. I have not had any problems with the red and orange but I like to find something to worry about. Just be sure to try it on every fabric before you make a big ol' mark that may require an applique over the top. Betty Ann In Sunny Florida


                It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
                That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

                Comment


                  #9
                  Hi everyone,

                  Jane Davidson has a question for all of you spray starch applique lovers:

                  I have been using spray starch to help with accuracy of my piecing. Will spray starch attract insects if the fabric is stored for a period of time or will it yellow?

                  Can you give her help?

                  Thanks,

                  Lilo

                  Comment


                    #10
                    Originally posted by TQSWizard
                    Hi everyone,

                    Jane Davidson has a question for all of you spray starch applique lovers:

                    I have been using spray starch to help with accuracy of my piecing. Will spray starch attract insects if the fabric is stored for a period of time or will it yellow?

                    Can you give her help?

                    Thanks,

                    Lilo
                    I've heard that it will both attract insects and cause yellowing, so I've always washed my finished quilts. Besides, I want my quilts to be soft! But I definately like the control that starch gives me during the construction of a quilt!


                    It's Not What You Gather, But What You Scatter
                    That Tells What Kind Of Life You Have Lived !

                    Comment


                      #11
                      Lilo,

                      There is a new product available that does not attract bugs, it also does not flake, is acid free, leaves no residue, smells wonderful and makes fabric soil-resistant. It's "Mary Ellen's Best Press. I have the lavender and citrus and like both. It can be hard to find. I had my LQS order it for me. Mary Ellen also has a web site, but the shipping was quite high!

                      WandaM
                      Happy Quilting,

                      Shiner TX

                      Comment


                        #12
                        I only use the spray starch for making circles, but I always wash my quilts when completed.

                        Comment


                          #13
                          Thanks for the tips everyone. I will pass them to to Jane for you.

                          Lilo

                          Comment

                          What's Going On

                          Collapse

                          There are currently 26001 users online. 246 members and 25755 guests.

                          Most users ever online was 89,239 at 06:38 PM on 06-08-2025.

                          Forum Stats

                          Collapse

                          Topics: 8,332   Posts: 156,530   Members: 27627   Active Members: 1,130  
                          Welcome to our newest member, [email protected].

                          Latest Topics

                          Collapse

                          Trending

                          Collapse

                          There are no results that meet this criteria.

                          Working...
                          X