That's a fine method until you need to do interior lines like the baffles on a quilt or some other kinds of constructions. Then it is really extremely helpful to have the lines marked.Originally Posted by Turtle Feet
That's a fine method until you need to do interior lines like the baffles on a quilt or some other kinds of constructions. Then it is really extremely helpful to have the lines marked.
I may be slow... But I sure am gimpy.
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We have been using this for a while and it seems to work. You can find them at places like Joann Fabrics...usually in the quilter section. The chalk is fairly soft and easy to make a mark without much pressure. We just use the white. When you fill the quilt with white goose down, the marks just about disappear. The marker comes with a lot of white refills and they last a good while. you can even order the refills online.
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Soap slivers work. Softer soaps work best. Usually the pretty smelling ones are softer and usually pink so you have a contrasting color.
I bought a sewing machine and the there were lots of little pink soap pieces in the drawer. Some of them work better than others. I don't know what brand or type soap it is.
I also use pieces of sidewalk chalk because it's all over my garage and there are lots of bright colors.
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Stormcrow seems to have the right idea and I can not wait to see the pics of what hammock accessory is being made with that fabric. Can you say, take me to funky-town.
Whether trail or paddle don't you know
My hammock is the way to go
There peace and solitude I find
To ease all troubles from my mind
Both body and soul revel in delight
As day surrenders to inky night
Found the soapstone at HD. Works pretty good but clunky. Is there a good way to sharpen it? Didn't have time to try last night.
Jbo
I recently purchased a "disappearing Ink Pen" from the local Joanne's. Makes a nice Purple line and completely disappears in a day or so... It's similar to a fine sharpie, I think I paid $5.
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I use tailor's chalk. White for dark fabrics, blue for light fabrics. Works like a charm.
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I've used the tailor's pencil on nylon. Works well. It's not like a Sharpie though. I think it is a grease type pencil.
Poked around EAY's images. Like the tie-out bag you made. I might try that. Thanks.
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I use tailors chalk from the fabric shop. But as to sharpening soapstone, my metal work remembrance was to use the side of the bench grinder wheel.
The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why?
Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh.
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I've used a silver sharpie. Found at craft stores.
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