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EagarBeez 11-10-2010 07:54 AM

Good morning happy quilters,
I have a question today about,fabric marking pens that won't wash out.
I want to put someone's name on a quilt, and looking for a marking pen that I can use that won't wash out.
Have a great day

thimblebug6000 11-10-2010 07:56 AM

I have always used Pigma permanent markers, but make sure you HEAT SET them after, because they definitely wash out otherwise. I put some heavy black lines as spider webs on the wrong spot on my recent white block, realized it before pressing, and washed it out with regular bar soap.

littlehud 11-10-2010 07:57 AM

I got a set of fabric permanent markers at the fabric store. They work great.

dkabasketlady 11-10-2010 08:26 AM

I also use the Pigma pens, but as thimblebug6000 says you need to heat set them. I use a pressing cloth when doing this.

knlsmith 11-10-2010 08:50 AM

Yup... Pigma here too. I have a set of the micro tipped ones. I got them last month at the Des Moines quilt show.

Lacelady 11-10-2010 12:04 PM

Try a Laundry marker pen.

MadQuilter 11-10-2010 12:23 PM

Pigma pens for me too. I also found felt tip markers for fabric. Both types have to be heat set.

I'd suggest to NOT use Sharpies. It says right on the box not suitable for fabric.


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