oneteappot

I bought a six pack of micron pigma pens for quilt labels. But it doesn't say anything on the package about this use for them. And on an advertisement that I saw for them, it says that they are for decorating fabric but not to launder.
Did I not buy the correct micron pigma pens? They also have Sakura of America on the package.

imsewnso

Just be sure to have the ink go through the fabric to the other side. Iron to set and then it will stay through many washings, but eventually will fade and need to be reapplied.

Jan in VA

Oh posh! Of course they can be used for labeling quilts/writing on fabric! That's all we used to use "in the old days" ....before deskjet printers (ca. 1984)....and I personally have several quilts with these labels that have been WASHED. No problems!
Jan in VA

Weezy Rider

Have used them as "oops" pens in machine embroidery for years. Colors the bobbin thread when a few stitched pull the bobbin thread to the top. Stuff stays on through washings.

Use them as "oops" for quilting, too. Put a couple of threads where you don't want them on quilting, the pen covers the threads. You don't see the mistake unless you put your nose in it.

soccertxi

I have used them for labels on quilts that were washed...faded. I used Sharpie makers as well...washed...faded. Both were heat set with an iron. The only ones I found, in my personal use, that did not fade are black fabric markers. I find them in Michaels/JoAnns/Hobby Lobby with the markers people use for decorating t-shirts. I like the narrow point. I have also had luck with laundry markers, but they are getting harder to find. just my opinion...

I would do some samples on fabric swatches. marked with what the pen is, whether it has been heat set and wash them repeatedly..see what works for you.

nativetexan

http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival

Barb_MO

Thanks for the link. I have been using these pens for about 20 years to label all my quilted items and scrapbooking.

ckcowl

Regardless of what ( permanent marker) you choose always test - often as long as your fabric was prewashed, with detergent, No fabric softener and the ink is heat set your writing will last. The sizing, chemicals in fabrics can keep them from being permanent, which is why prewashing is important, if you use fabric softener you are putting back what you washed out...

oneteappot

Thanks for all the advice everyone. I am also going to ask my DIL if she is going to use the quilt or display. If she is just going to display I will make it smaller and make it a wall hanging instead. I am making another quilt that I know she will use.
Thanks again!
Laurel