Cresha

Hi, I am Cresha from Pennsylvania. I love reading all the information found on this site.

I have been qulting for 20 + years. Mostly for my kids and grandkids.

I am making a label for my newest quilt and I would like to know if any of you have ever used Sharpies on quilt labels. I tried it this time, and it turned out fairly well. I am just not sure if it is going to wash out.

Thank you for any help you may be able to give me

lin

First of all welcome Cresha! Actually, first of all...I think that's a gorgeous quilt!!! And, welcome. :mrgreen:

I've used Sharpie fine point permanent marker a few times and I make sure I heat set it after I'm finished writing. So far, so good. But I usually use my pigma pen as I'm sure the ink is archival. :)

Shadow Dancer

Hi Cresha,

Beautiful quilt!! :)

Welcome to the group, sorry can't offer any input into using a sharpie, I wonder though about it washing out too and worry that it might run onto the quilt when washed.

lin

I've never had a problem with it running into the quilt, but I do worry that it won't last long if the quilts get washed a lot.

Cresha

I was worried about it washing out also. I didn't think about it running onto the backing. But..I did heat set it.

I will post more pics----as soon as I can get my granddaughter to let me "borrow" a few of my quilts back! LOL

lin

I hear ya!! :D

BarbC

I use Pigma pens. I know a Sharpie will at least fade and possibly wash out of fabric over time. The key is probably how often you wash it. My son had bought a t-shirt at Camp this summer and had the band sign the back of it with Sharpies. I heat set it and have washed it probably once a week since the first of June! I can tell the names are starting to fade a bit. Barb C

blahel

Hi Cresha,
Welcome!! i love the colors in your quilt..you obviously have been blessed knowing how to put colors that work together..i unfortunately did not get blessed that way! :lol: Hope to see more of your work in the future...and hopefully learn from you seeing as you have been quilting for 19+ years more than me!

amma

Beautiful quilt Cresha :D Love the pattern and the fabrics :D Welcome to the group :D Ask your granddaughter pretty please???? :lol: We would love to see more of your work! :D

Celeste

Yes, Cresha, welcome and please explain to your granddaughters that they'll get them back soon!