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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 13:12 #65193

dwynette OFFLINE Posts: 75 Thank you received: 7	yes, Margo. It was the surface print. The quilt has been washed several times and is one of my older ones, so it doesn't bother me, but thanks for the suggestion.
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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 12:59 #65192

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Dwynette, it's probably the surface print that is the problem more so than the fabric itself. If you think the other fabrics are stable, you might try soaking the quilt overnight in cold water. Sometimes that will help with stubborn marks.
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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 12:55 #65190

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Margo, Your quilt is absolutely stunning and so appropriate for the exchange!

Per Crayolas....I, too, have used Crayolas with little problem. However, I once marked a quilt that had a scrappy background that included some lower-quality white on white and cream on cream muslin. The print was the kind that had a gloss to the printed part - almost plastic-like or stamped on. Those little prints absorbed the marker color and I have been unable to remove it completely. So, if you are using low-grade fabric, there might be more of a problem.

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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 10:16 #65187

NanaPie OFFLINE Posts: 702 Thank you received: 219	Thanks for the response. I'm finishing month twelve of the Star Crazy BOM and wanted to make sure I didn't miss anything before I jumped right in with markers! Ask me how I know to check out directions thoroughly!! Beverly
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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 09:20 #65181

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Judy posted good advice! When in doubt...just do a test! Take a small piece of any fabric you are concerned about and mark it with the markers. For the test, I would mark it with EVERY color and really scrub in the marks. If these come out with a cold water soak, marking lightly on your quilt should be no problem!

I marked "It's a Small World" with a dark blue marker on fabric that had not been starched, and it all came out just fine.

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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 08:50 #65178

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Nana

I recently finished a "Love Thy Neighbor" pillow that I marked with the Crayola markers.

I had not starched or pre-washed the fabric first. The marker came out of the fabric easily.
It appeared that the embroidery floss then picked up the color and that took a little more
soaking in cold water and even some light scrubbing to get out the last of the marker.

I'd test on a sample first, but you should not have any problems.

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Re: It's a Small World 24 May 2011 07:36 #65176

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Margo,in reading your comments on washing your oh so beautiful quilt, you mention washing in cold water to get the Crayola Washable Marker chemicals out. In the past you've also mentioned that you starch your top before marking and haven't had trouble. I want to make sure I totally understand the process before I start marking any of my quilts with Crayola markers!! I've learned so much from you and admire your quilting so much! Beverly

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Re: It's a Small World 23 May 2011 19:16 #65159

Patchworkjill OFFLINE Posts: 652 Thank you received: 71	Margo just love your quilt and its just beautiful, the plain border makes the centre stand out beautifully, the quilting is just perfect for the quilt also.
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Re: It's a Small World 23 May 2011 14:48 #65147

clhdabb OFFLINE Posts: 688 Thank you received: 67	Absolutely incredible!! I could look at your work for hours!
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Re: It's a Small World 23 May 2011 13:12 #65145

squirrelie55 OFFLINE Posts: 11	This is beautiful!
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Re: It's a Small World 22 May 2011 19:42 #65116

thimblequilt OFFLINE Posts: 55	Margo - it is stunning! And what can I say about the quilting? It's just so beautiful. I would love to know how you got it done that fast. I guess I just have to spend more time on my quilting. You just plain rock, Margo! Roine
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Re: It's a Small World 21 May 2011 18:15 #65069

lotti OFFLINE Posts: 1893 Thank you received: 309	deanna: look after yourself - enjoy the good days - think of good things to make the bad ones go by - tank up on our prayers, thoughts and hopes and work hard at getting yourself better - even if this often consists of mainly following doctors', nurses' and hubbies' orders and just getting through the day - believe in you - we do
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Re: It's a Small World 21 May 2011 13:54 #65053

Margo OFFLINE Posts: 6522 Thank you received: 129	Don't rush it, Deanna. Take one day at a time. YOU CAN DO THIS!
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Re: It's a Small World 21 May 2011 13:18 #65052

PattiSure OFFLINE Posts: 793	Bless your heart Deanna. I think and pray for you often. Patti
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