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    Old 08-24-2011, 05:57 AM
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    I tried Pigma & Fons & Porter. They both ran when I washed the block.
    Any ideas?
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:05 AM
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    Did you heat set?
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:07 AM
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:12 AM
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    How about the Frixion pen-?
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    Old 08-24-2011, 06:20 AM
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    Did you pre-wash the fabric to remove the sizing?
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    Old 08-24-2011, 08:24 AM
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    Have done lots of friendship quilts with the signatures using several different colors of Pigma pens. Absolutely no problems if the fabric has been prewashed with no fabric softeners added. After all the signing is completed you should press again - very important step. It is called heat setting the ink. Washing afterwards is OK - recommend cold water and Orvus paste for detergent.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 08:42 AM
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    I have used both pigma pens and ink jet printers without any problems. I just make sure I do the washing of fabric before and the heat set after. I also just use regular detergent on all of my quilts with fabric softener.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 09:17 AM
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    I wash the fabric and do not use fabric softener or dryer sheets. I have used Pigma pens with good results. Sharpies do wash out eventually.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 09:19 AM
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    You aren't using white on white are you? If so, be sure to write on the back rather than the front.
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    Old 08-24-2011, 10:21 AM
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    Maride recommends Copic pens. Thanks all
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