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I watched a program on machine quilting a while back that mentioned you could use something else besides the powder for marking you patterns onto your quilts. Anybody know about this or have any suggestions?

Pat in NM

One suggestion I heard about was corn starch or talc powder. I have never used either. El uses the wash away blue pen.

Good luck,
Sharon V.

I have tried the pens and can not get them to work right. I'll try the corn starch. Thanks

I just started using Crayola WASHABLE markers. They work great and the marks wash right out. On dark fabric I use my pouncer with white chalk - I spritz my quilt top with water first because it makes the powder stick better.

I tried the corn starch and got way too much on. Talk about a mess.
I'll try the water and make a pounce bag. The crayolas sound like a good idea. I'll "borrow" the grandkids. ha ha.
Thanks for the great ideas.

Pat in NM

I like my Blue wash away pencil. Works great! Cindyg, I am going to look for some of those Crayola washable markers you use.

1QN - just be sure you get the "washable" ones. I cringe when I think of using the regular ones by mistake.

I have been using Crayola Washable markers for a long time ...never had a problem.