Frixxion Pens... a Re-visit to the topic
10-28-2011, 10:32 PM
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I have had this happen. The lines washed right out for me. A little Dawn, a little water.
Originally Posted by Mamagus
We have had this discussion recently and I thought I'd up date you to as to an experience I had recently. Until now all experiences have been favorable.
I used a purple Frixxion to mark where the center was in my embroidery design space. After stitching I ironed the purple marks and they turned WHITE!
Here's a pic of what they look like. Hopefully they will wash out when Erin washes the apron for the first time!
I used a purple Frixxion to mark where the center was in my embroidery design space. After stitching I ironed the purple marks and they turned WHITE!
Here's a pic of what they look like. Hopefully they will wash out when Erin washes the apron for the first time!
10-29-2011, 05:40 AM
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Sooo glad you posted your experience with the Frixion pens. I had thought about buying some but never got around to it. It seems we are always looking for the PERFECT solution for marking our quilts. Actually my choice for marking dark fabrics is soap slivers. I also have the Sewline refillable mechanical pencils which I have used for light fabrics.
10-29-2011, 06:08 AM
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I was told by a distributor to use steam. I quilt for customers and commented at a quilt show that I couldn't wash the quilts so wasn't interested. He said that if you use a steamer, the lines won't come back with cold or heat..............
10-29-2011, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Peckish
When I discovered them over a year ago, and did some research, nowhere did I read that they are acid-free and archival, which is what killed the idea for me.
I won't be using them on dark fabrics without testing though...
10-29-2011, 04:05 PM
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I just acquired a set of the pens. So far, so good. I've found that Oxy Clean works well at bleaching out stains without the harmful effects of bleach. I'v used it with detergent and a very gentle cycle in my front loader on an antique which came out looking fresh as a daisy. Perhaps it would work on your lines. The few times I've used the pens I've always used the steam iron. Perhaps that's why I haven't had a mishap.
I'll be following this thread.
I'll be following this thread.
10-29-2011, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Skittl1321
Originally Posted by Peckish
When I discovered them over a year ago, and did some research, nowhere did I read that they are acid-free and archival, which is what killed the idea for me.
I won't be using them on dark fabrics without testing though...
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