Please recommend permanent fabric marker
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I tried the test that Freckled Whimsey showed on her blog. All those Sharpies in beautiful colors that I bought did not pass the washing test, even though I had heat-set everything. The winner for me was Crayola Fabric Markers. Don't get the ones that say "washable", that means they wash out. I iron a piece of freezer paper on the back before writing. The same piece of freezer paper gets used over and over until it does not cling. Two years ago we helped 4-H campers make a quilt that each one drew and wrote on a square of muslin with the crayola fabric markers. I won the quilt in a raffle and promptly put it through the washer and dryer. It came out looking just as bright as it went in.
#23
I've been using these Pentel Arts Gel Roller Pen for Fabric with great success. I got my two-packs from Joann's several months ago (much cheaper than the Amazon price). However, I note now that Joann's is only carrying the single pen, online only for $2.79.
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OK, I've washed and dried my test pieces of fabric. I only tested the Sharpie and the Bic permanent marker since that's what I had at the time. I ironed them before washing them and line dried them. They all came out just fine, but I think the Bic was a bit sharper (no pun intended). It was a decidedly unscientific test though...
I have to dig around for the Crayola markers that I know I had at one time.
I have to dig around for the Crayola markers that I know I had at one time.
#26
I like Pigma pens. I use a high thread count white cotton that I've been able to find at quilt and fabric shops. I haven't looked for it at places like JoAnn's etc so don't know about there. I put the fabric on freezer paper for stability when writing.
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I like thePentel Gel ROller for fabric...writes smoothly....have used for several "signature" quilts, as well as lables...I bought them (2 in a package) at Hobby Lobby..$4.99
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