Thread: Quilting Pens/Pencils

I know there are many threads discussing this, but I can't seem to find one that helps me. I have been using a Dritz Mark B Gone marking pen. I can't find it. lol It just got up and ran away. So, now I need to replace mine. Anything better than what I had? I found it dried out easily, so I'm looking for something else. Plus, I'd like something that has different colors. I found the blue/purple often blended in with some of the fabric colors I used. What else is there?

Thanks.

What types of things are you wanting to mark? Lines for quilting might require different type of marker than other things.

I want to mark quilting lines. I have also tried chalk pencils, but it wasn't thin enough.

Try the Sewline ceramic pencil. Leads come in gray, white, pink, yellow and green...though some have had trouble removing the pink, yellow, and green lines. Lines are very thin and can be erased or come out with water. I use a wet brush cuz I think the eraser stretches the fabric. I love mine and wouldn't be without it.

Prism, perhaps a cheese slicer to sharpen your soap?

Originally Posted by ghostrider

Try the Sewline ceramic pencil. Leads come in gray, white, pink, yellow and green...though some have had trouble removing the pink, yellow, and green lines. Lines are very thin and can be erased or come out with water. I use a wet brush cuz I think the eraser stretches the fabric. I love mine and wouldn't be without it.

Prism, perhaps a cheese slicer to sharpen your soap?

Where did you get your Sewline Ceramic Pencil?

I got mine and the refills at my LQS, but lots of places online sell it...and probably a bit less expensive. United Notions (Moda) is the distributor.

Originally Posted by ejhenry

Have you tried the Pilot Frixion pens? It works great and is removed by heat, comes in black, blue, and red in your office supply stores. I think some quilt shops also carry them in other colors. I've only used the original three colors.

I got a set of 6 (or was ti 8) at STaples for a lot less than buying them at the LQS.


Reminder for all marking products! ... TEST TEST TEST .... because it works for one person, does not mean it is not foolproof! Test it with the same fabrics, treatments and conditions as your project is and will be under!