Some of the most useful sewing notions come from the least expected places! Children's washable markers come in handy for marking quilting patterns and sewing projects. A pack of Crayola washable markers cost as much as one marking pen from the fabric store. Be sure not to-Continued to the right...
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Several years ago I made a quilt for my daughter, but I wanted to hand quilt it. Like many quilters, I didn't have a lot of time to sit and hand quilt. I had marked it with the Crayola Washable markers and it had taken me well over a year before I finally completed it. I was so nervous when it came time to wash it, after all, would all that time with the markings on the fabric even come out? Good news! A little detergent and warm water on a gentle cycle took the markings right out, even after a year!