I'm often asked about marking fabric for embroidery. My all time favorite is the Dritz brand fine tip water erasable fabric marking pen. The traced design shows up nicely on light colored fabric and rinses away in cold water once the embroidery is completed.
Tracing the design:
The white broadcloth was thin enough to lay directly on the design and trace. For denser fabric you can tape the design and fabric to a brightly lit window which gives the effect of a light box. Turning a clear baking dish upside down and placing a small flashlight underneath also works well. After years and years of transferring designs, I recently bought a 10" by 12" light box from Hobby Lobby with a 40% off coupon. The light box has become a well loved addition to my creative space!
Our "Heirloom Embroidery Book" includes 16 basic stitches along with many embroidery designs to choose from.
Michie'
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