they are the same F&P, Sewline, Bolin, Collins However, i never recommend colored leads because too often they don't come out of the fabric - only white and perhaps the graphite color. I suspect they are all made in the same Factory in France.
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I have a Sewline. But I took a applique class with Ami Simms and she gave us an inexpensive Bic Pencil and it had the Sewline pencil lead in it, so save yourself the money of the pen and just stock up on lead for it. The pencil will say 0.9 mm on it and that is the same size as the lead from Sewline and Bohn, not sure about F&P. I really like them, haven't had trouble with markings not coming out.
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Originally Posted by OHSue
(Post 5314601)
I have a Sewline. But I took a applique class with Ami Simms and she gave us an inexpensive Bic Pencil and it had the Sewline pencil lead in it, so save yourself the money of the pen and just stock up on lead for it. The pencil will say 0.9 mm on it and that is the same size as the lead from Sewline and Bohn, not sure about F&P. I really like them, haven't had trouble with markings not coming out.
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Originally Posted by brushandthimble
(Post 5314019)
I LOVE the Bohin pencil, I use all the different colors, green probably the most, then white or graphite, yellow if I need it. Truth to tell all I used was a mechanical pencil until I used one; now I have about 3.
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I have used the ceramic lead in regular mechanical pencils. The only difference I have found is that the Brand pencil holder has a short "sleeve" around the tip of the lead which gives it a bit more strength. I didn't try and find a pencil holder like the "brand" but am sure it is out there. It took me a bit of time to find the right mm tho. But in a class we used the substitute successfully.
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Originally Posted by LynnVT
(Post 5314180)
Just yesterday I went to Keepsake Quilting in New Hampshire looking for a marker to use on a black background quilt. Since F&P own the store now, there was a great selection of their stuff. Someone told me once before those are great markers, but they cost about $15. I bought a different brand for about $3, since I rarely need a white marker.
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I have both F&P and Bohin. I like them both equally. My LQS sells several colors of refills. Haven't had any problems with either one.
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Originally Posted by LynnVT
(Post 5314180)
Just yesterday I went to Keepsake Quilting in New Hampshire looking for a marker to use on a black background quilt. Since F&P own the store now, there was a great selection of their stuff. Someone told me once before those are great markers, but they cost about $15. I bought a different brand for about $3, since I rarely need a white marker.
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I have the F&Porter Mechanical Pencil and loved using the white to mark a quilt. Only problem was refilling -- it took me forever each time as the lead would not stay down--every time I would press on it to mark, it would retract. Finally the lead would never stay down so I gave up and bought another. I wrote F&P about the problem but never received a response. Keep meaning to take it back to Joann's to see if they would replace it without a receipt. Other than that I loved it. It didn't leave any residual marks on the quilt but I only marked one days worth at a time.
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Originally Posted by alwayslearning
(Post 5315462)
I am sad to hear that F & P has bought Keepsake Quilting. I have been disappointed with F & P quality so would now hesitate to continue patronizing Keepsake, where I used to want to live someday!
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