Some friends and I are contemplating making a friendship quilt. Does anyone have any suggestions for what type of marker/pen to use for the handwritten messages? Is a Sharpie adequate? I have a prayer quilt that was made when my son was born. I don't know what was used to write on it but it faded badly after just one wash.
Thanks |
I like to use Sakura brand pigma pen for fabric but, about any pen made for fabric should work.
|
What babyfire04 wrote, any fabric pen will do the job. You can even get different colors, now doesn't that sound like fun!
|
Sharpies tend to bleed. Micron Pigma or Fabrico is what I usually use.
|
You can also use ZigWriters. They're archival, acid free and don't bleed. They're cheaper than Pigma Pens and you'll find them in the scrap book department. The ZigWriters also come in a good variety of colors and tip types.
|
Always use Micron Pigma-never had a problem. It is what I use on my quilt labels, too.
|
Originally Posted by babyfireo4
I like to use Sakura brand pigma pen for fabric but, about any pen made for fabric should work.
Ironing freezer paper to the back stabilizes the fabric when writing. Also press with an iron will set the ink. I have read man review and these pens get the highest recommendation by quilters. |
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
You can also use ZigWriters. They're archival, acid free and don't bleed. They're cheaper than Pigma Pens and you'll find them in the scrap book department. The ZigWriters also come in a good variety of colors and tip types.
|
Originally Posted by luckylindy333
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
You can also use ZigWriters. They're archival, acid free and don't bleed. They're cheaper than Pigma Pens and you'll find them in the scrap book department. The ZigWriters also come in a good variety of colors and tip types.
|
pigma. sharpie does make markers specifically for fabric they are called stained.
|
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:57 AM. |