How do you mark your quilts?
#11
Beware of the Frixon pens. The ink doesn't really fully disappear when ironed. It just isn't visible. Put the fabric in a cold place and the pen markings will reappear.
Kids love to use them for making 'secret messages.'
ali
Kids love to use them for making 'secret messages.'
ali
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Originally Posted by BigDog
Originally Posted by whinnytoo
SewLine markers
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Originally Posted by LivelyLady
I love the Frixion pen! It irons out!
There were several lighter colours for using on darks. Yellow for sure, and I can't remember what other colours.
#19
If you're doing MQ I would say try to do as much as possible freehand. I find this easier than following a marked line anyway. If I DO mark, which is rare (perhaps a circle for a flower centre for eg) I use a blue pen. I've also made freezer paper templates to iron on then sew around (not THROUGH).
#20
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by jquilt214
I use silver, yellow pencils and chalk and I have started using the new Pilot Frixion pens. They are fantastic. I get then in a pack of 6 colors. Just be sure you read and follow the directions. I am also a hand quilter. I have had bad experiences with the blue and purple pens.
I love the one I have so far .... though I'm totally scared it'll not keep working that way!! :)
I got some 'bout a month ago. Of course I had to choose the package with a purple one! (It has red and green, too.) I've used them a LOT and no problems whatsoever. Comes right off with an iron. So easy. Way better than dealing with smearing chalk or markers that disappear before you've finished quilting.
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