pnptrapp

Just wondering how many of you use sharpies to write out your quilt labels?

What are the pros and cons? Are the fabric pens better? or are they just the same thing on a more expensive scale?

Leota

BLACK Sharpies will fade
COLORED Sharpies bleed...
Be safe use the PIGMA pens... they aren't that expensive compared to having permanent ink bleed on hours of work.

wolfkitty

The Pigma pens don't bleed when you write with them, and they come in much finer tips. To me, it would seem worth the extra expense to have a neat, permanent label.

Scissor Queen

ZigWriters are also archival, acid free, permanent, don't bleed and come in several colors. You'll find them in the scrapbook department.

jaciqltznok

NEVER use a sharpie...I have pigma sets for sale if you need one!

ckcowl

the con is bleeding- you get *fuzzy edges* the lines are not crisp on fabric-also the ink is not acid free- archival quality.
micron pigma pens do not bleed- nice clear lines-are acid free- archival quality

pnptrapp

thanks glad that I asked before I used them! I have a pigma pen, but my hubby "borrowed" it and I haven't been able to find it. Thought hey I have some sharpies, why not! Good excuse for a trip to the LQS that I've been wanting to go check out!

alikat110

Any excuse to take a trip to a lqs is a good excuse

MadQuilter

It says right on the package not for fabric use. I use pigma pens and some special fabric felt tips.

Susie Quilter

I must say that I used sharpies, but no longer will after reading the comments that were made here on the board. Thank you all. I learn something new every time I get on this board.
Thanks again.