tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post3445282829592523977..comments2024-03-28T08:39:05.413-04:00Comments on joy for grace: Using Prismacolor Pencils to Mark a QuiltNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-32299614354740900162019-09-11T21:35:12.845-04:002019-09-11T21:35:12.845-04:00Thank you, Robin. Since I press my seams open I d...Thank you, Robin. Since I press my seams open I don't think I can stitch in the ditch, though I love the look of it on quilts. Sometimes I stitch alongside the seams, depending on the quilt, of course. I tried washable Crayola for some small project once and thought the line was wide -- it seemed to bleed into the sides of the line, though it probably wasn't any wide than the Prismacolor line. I really like not marking quilts but sometimes it's just necessary.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-89407201894928307602019-09-11T21:31:35.096-04:002019-09-11T21:31:35.096-04:00Thanks, Karrin. You wrote, " I also use Pris...Thanks, Karrin. You wrote, " I also use Prismacolor pencils and have had a problem with them". Did you mean you didn't have a problem or, if you have had a problem, what was it? Just curious to clarify, especially if there is a problem I should be concerned about so as not to use Prismacolor again.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-8112830162399315572019-09-11T21:29:28.242-04:002019-09-11T21:29:28.242-04:00Thank you, Janet. This is a last year's quilt...Thank you, Janet. This is a last year's quilt, or maybe the year before. I just remembered that I'd forgotten to post about marking with Prismacolor. Others suggested washable Crayola markers and I commented that I'd tried them once and the line was so wide but thinking about it, the line with the Prismacolors was not any narrower. Does the Clover marker have a narrow tip? The only other marking utensil I've used was a regular pencil, which didn't wash out very well, though it eventually did.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-46500436250000031272019-09-11T21:24:00.807-04:002019-09-11T21:24:00.807-04:00Thank you, Cynthia. I used washable Crayola marke...Thank you, Cynthia. I used washable Crayola markers once to mark some small project (I can't remember what) and thought they were a little wide and had trouble staying in the center of the line. But maybe the markers I used weren't the narrowest ones. I think I'll look for a package and try them.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-90552602498704309502019-09-11T21:13:13.489-04:002019-09-11T21:13:13.489-04:00Thank you, Julierose. I didn't realize that P...Thank you, Julierose. I didn't realize that Prismacolors were wax based. That makes me hesitant to use them now. I'll have to keep an eye on this quilt to see if I notice any residue, especially since I didn't wash it in hot water! Thanks for letting me know.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-68290516648589928522019-09-11T20:14:57.086-04:002019-09-11T20:14:57.086-04:00Thank you for your kinds words about the quilt, Pa...Thank you for your kinds words about the quilt, Pat, and also for the suggestion of the Crayola washable markers. I think I used them once (probably not the ultra clean, but washable one) for some small project and was pleased with how they washed out. The line was a little thick but then maybe I wasn't using the thinnest ones they have. Perhaps I'll buy a pack and give them a try again some time.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12136584654825212359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-22477944364119355232019-08-31T00:31:28.005-04:002019-08-31T00:31:28.005-04:00Great quilt. I also use Prismacolor pencils and h...Great quilt. I also use Prismacolor pencils and have had a problem with them Karrin Hurdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341127568453235187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-41666878760871345972019-08-29T14:29:47.065-04:002019-08-29T14:29:47.065-04:00This quilt has turned out so lovely. Good informa...This quilt has turned out so lovely. Good information on the pencils. I'm glad they washed out. I usually just like to stitch in the ditch for two reasons. One, I don't have to take the time to make the quilting lines and two, it's so easy. But, sometimes a quilt just calls for more. The more you put into this quilt really enhances the design. It was also interesting the hear that people use crayola washable markers. HmmmmRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-9317727369503417992019-08-29T02:34:29.273-04:002019-08-29T02:34:29.273-04:00It is a lovely finish, Nancy.
I have mostly used ...It is a lovely finish, Nancy. <br />I have mostly used chalk pens and pencils, a pounce pad and chalk, and Clover brand (I think) pens that wash away.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-64255276169039152142019-08-28T10:12:21.867-04:002019-08-28T10:12:21.867-04:00Prismas are wax based so maybe the hot water in th...Prismas are wax based so maybe the hot water in the wash melts most of them off...What a lovely quilt--so soft and comforting looking hugs, JulieroseJulierosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04079686021190332890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-78517023889806899092019-08-28T07:23:03.010-04:002019-08-28T07:23:03.010-04:00Love this post - what a pretty quilt - and the pen...Love this post - what a pretty quilt - and the pencil recommendation. I usually use Washable Crayola Markers... and I freely use very dark colors on light fabrics - the marks wash out completely. For something hand quilted though, I would like to try your colored pencil idea. Cynthia@wabi-sabi-quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03409769915035855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3572317733773180899.post-53363008428396460752019-08-28T07:04:41.708-04:002019-08-28T07:04:41.708-04:00I've never tried Prismacolor pencils, very goo...I've never tried Prismacolor pencils, very good to know they wash out easily. Your quilt is lovely, so summery and the bullseye quilting is just perfect! I've used the crayola ultra clean washable markers for several of my quilts and have been very happy with the ease of washing them out.Quilting Babciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225825007525655805noreply@blogger.com