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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 read that the lines can come back under really cold conditions. Since quilts sort-of go hand in hand with cold conditions, I am a little leary of using them.
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I read that the lines can come back under really cold conditions. I've been avoiding these pens for a few reasons. Now I have another. So sorry this happened to you, OP. |
Yup, lots of people have posted about testing these pens with less than favorable results. I hope you can find a solution to your problem:< Worst case, send your pictures to the manufacturer and see what they say?
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Originally Posted by Candace
Worst case, send your pictures to the manufacturer and see what they say?
My problem is with the vendors I see at quilt shows who are selling these pens specifically for quilt marking, when they haven't been created for that purpose and no one knows if they're safe. 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. |
chemicals and fabrics..you just can't be too careful in avoiding putting them together...
keep us posted! |
Originally Posted by Peckish
Originally Posted by Candace
Worst case, send your pictures to the manufacturer and see what they say?
My problem is with the vendors I see at quilt shows who are selling these pens specifically for quilt marking, when they haven't been created for that purpose and no one knows if they're safe. 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 definitely agree! I am new to quilting, and all things sewing actually, and trust the professionals I see at a quilt show, which is where I bought my pen. I thought they WERE designed specifically for fabric -- it's how the vendor sold them!
I'm glad I learned on a little piece of fabric (before quilting) and didn't mark up a whole quilt. I just posted about this too: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-163965-1.htm#4581751
Originally Posted by Peckish
Originally Posted by Candace
Worst case, send your pictures to the manufacturer and see what they say?
My problem is with the vendors I see at quilt shows who are selling these pens specifically for quilt marking, when they haven't been created for that purpose and no one knows if they're safe. 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. |
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