NTM quilting notions

Jeanne, I just bought a similar product (Bohin) and really like it. I got the white for use on dark fabrics as I have evolved into using a plain old lead pencil for light fabrics. I haven't washed this piece yet but this marker is a thin chalk (like a pencil lead) and I expect no issues. I've never had a problem with the lead pencil markings either. Don't recall what I paid and didn't look at the prices on your link. However, I think this will easily replace all the other marking tools that I've spent countless dollars on over the years.

Kim in rainy, chilly NJ

thanks, Kim. i'll check out the Bohin line of goodies and compare price and where to buy too. tis always good when there is a personal review. j.

"AuntK" wrote... Jeanne, I just bought a similar product (Bohin) and really like it. I got the white for use on dark fabrics as I have evolved into using a plain old lead pencil for light fabrics. I haven't washed this piece yet but this marker is a thin chalk (like a pencil lead) and I expect no issues. I've never had a problem with the lead pencil markings either. Don't recall what I paid and didn't look at the prices on your link. However, I think this will easily replace all the other marking tools that I've spent countless dollars on over the years.

Kim in rainy, chilly NJ

"J*"wrote:

Hi Jeane--I bought one of those and gave it away. The mark that it made was way too faint, and I couldn't see it. I bought it to mark quilting lines. I think they'd be very good for applique, though; but I don't applique.

Sherry

thanks, sherry. its on my list. might end up with both those and the bohin Kim spoke of. j.

"Sherry" wrote... Hi Jeanne--I bought one of those and gave it away. The mark that it made was way too faint, and I couldn't see it. I bought it to mark quilting lines. I think they'd be very good for applique, though; but I don't applique. Sherry

"J*" wrote:

I'll agree that the line is faint - at least with the white which is the only color I have. But it works for me. I've gotten to where I mark as I go so it's not so bad. Not sure that it would work overly well for marking an entire quilt at once. But maybe, depending on the fabric. I have noticed that alot of marking tools work better on some fabrics than others.

Kim

Yes,both of them, and I like them both. I really like the glue pen for applique (i usually do 'glue turn' rather than needle-turn:))

On Wed, 12 May 2010 18:32:40 -0500, J* wrote (in article ):

I love mine! I'm busy looking for a couple more colors of the leads so I'll be able to use it on everything!

Maureen