Fabric pens
 

I need to put a label on a couple of quilts that I did. I never have done a label before. I don't have a computer or printer either ( a bummer). But I went and bought a book "Quilt Labels 2 by Debera Koontz &Brooke Smith". It has traceable ones and transfers, but you can also color them in.
What kind of pens would you use to color them in and also to write your info on it to where it won't run or wash out and fade. What brand of pens has anyone used and was satisfied with their outcome?
I have never even transfered anything onto fabric before either so yes I need your suggestions and help Please.

Do all the writing on the label before you attach it, in case you mess up. I use a fine black micron pen. The trick is to write slowly, so as to the let the ink fill the space rather than writing at usual speed (in which case you'd have to trace over the lines, and sometimes that results in inaccuracy or lack of neatness).

I had two by Dritz but many quilts used them up. I recently bought two that say Micron 02. One black and the other blue. I have yet to use them for labels, but I have been making snowman faces and they write nicely.

I use these. They come in fine tipped and are permanent https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&ke...m44lqv69_e_p19

I use Micron Pigma pens .05 size, not too scratchy when writing. I've done many signed blocks swaps and i always heat set them even though it says not necessary.

I use Pentel Fabric Gel Pen. The ink does not fade . Tip: put your fabric over lined notebook paper so your writing will be straight. I write my label with a black Sharpie on notebook paper first then put my label over that and follow the writing.

Interesting new idea I saw. The backing of a quilt was label fabrics. This was for a wedding so everyone had a label to write in for the couple. I thought it was a great idea for any type of signature quilt.

I like micron pens for writing. Fine point. If you want color, use Crayola crayons. You need to heat set with iron. If the color needs to be darker/brighter, just color over the colors and re-heat set. Good luck with your labels. All quilts deserve a label!!

I have some labels that you color in and I used fabric markers they worked very well. No one ever said anything about problems after they washed either. I used to use them a lot, now mostly out of laziness I use printer fabric.

LOL. I'm lazier. I write my name and date on the binding on the back side of the quilt. I always use binding black ink will show on. I do this for all my every day quilts. The special one for gifts and such I make a label.

https://www.quiltingboard.com/pictur...l-t268779.html

The post above shows a fast easy label idea. I also use micron pigma pens.

Hint: iron the label onto a piece of freezer paper, then write on it...more stable....

I recently tested several marking pens for a signature quilt. The Sakura Pigma Micron won hands down. it didn't bleed at all. I only tested black, so you'll want to test any colors you choose, just to be sure. I was able to return all the pens that didn't work to the stores where I purchased them...

I've always used Micron pens but lately I have been using fine point Sharpie pens. It is permanent and do not run.

I also use the Micron Pigma pens .05 & also fabric markers fine tip works well. I think the brand I have is by Tulip. I haven't tried the fine point Sharpies yet but love all the options we have now.

One thing I learned in a scrapbooking class. Do not use any pressure at all when using the Micron pens. The tips are very delicate and will be ruined in a second. This is why they won't work after a child uses it. LOL The Micron pens I tried on fabric all faded after several washes.

So many to choose from. I found a sharpie fine point marker that had came with my Janome that I bought from my friend. I tried it on a sample piece and washed it and it didn't run or fade out. So I went to JA I had some 60% off coupons so I bought. Some.
I want to Thank everyone for your help and support on. This is why I really love this Board. Thank You again.

I use the micron pens but use a thicker tip. I used to use a #1 but found it way too thin, I now use a #5. Always put a piece of fine sandpaper under the fabric before writing. It holds the fabric in place instead of dragging the fabric when writing. For a nice touch, go back and trace over all the lines which go down. Your label will look a lot better and fancier. Good luck!

With my personal, I use Creative joy fabric markers. I really love this pens, the ink doesn't fade and reversible tip.

I purchased a package of Micron .2 in a package of 6 at JAF a couple years ago. They work great and the package came with black, blue, orange, red, green, and purple. They are great. The last time I used them was on a signature quilt for one of our Music Ministers at church who was having a baby. They did the best job ever.

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I love Fabrico dual tip markers - one end has a fine point and the other is a brush tip. They're permanent and they come in handy for all kinds of uses in sewing.

You can buy them individually or in sets: https://www.dharmatrading.com/marker...c-markers.html

Identi-Pen is another marker that works well and is permanent, but they don't have as many colors.