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0tis 05-12-2014 01:13 PM
I like that idea of the fabric markers - but I also believe once you wash the quilt will be less noticeable. Good luck.

ube quilting 05-12-2014 01:22 PM
I always cringe a little when people say they use Sharpies on quilts, or permanent markers. They really aren't and will bleed into other fabric and if writing with them on fabric they will bleed and get fuzzy and faded.

I know from experience and I only use Pigma Pens or other Archival pens for making seams disappear and writing. They are one thing that is worth the investment. just MHO.

Wouldn't it be sad for a memory quilt of any kind to be lost to fading and bleeding signatures after a few years.

peace

jitkaau 05-14-2014 02:23 AM
Originally Posted by jcrow (Post 6713780)
I just finished a very dark flannel quilt. I was ironing the top and using the lint brush on it when I noticed that my 'white' Prescencia thread was showing in a few places. I never thought to change from my white thread on a huge cone that I always use to a darker color. Now what do I do? I have about 10 stitches showing on the top. I know it doesn't sound like a lot, but black flannel and white thread look awful together. Any suggestions?
How about using a sharpie?

paoberle 05-14-2014 03:07 AM
Wash the quilt before you do anything. The offending stitches will probably disappear. If they do not, then try a black permanent marker.

Onebyone 05-14-2014 04:27 AM
I always cringe a little when people say they use Sharpies on quilts, or permanent markers. They really aren't and will bleed into other fabric and if writing with them on fabric they will bleed and get fuzzy and faded.
I had the opposite happen to me. I used an expensive pigma pen to write a quilt label for my DD's quilt. The label has faded out. I had to do another one. The label I made for my niece's quilt I used a Sharpie thin line maker. That label hasn't faded at all. Both quilts are about the same age and the Sharpie label gets washed much more then the Pigma pen one.

sparkys_mom 05-14-2014 04:40 AM
I would use a fine tipped Sharpie.

Yooper32 05-14-2014 04:48 AM
Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 (Post 6713882)
I always used my Pigma Micron markers for coloring any defect in a quilt.
This has been my magic solution to a whole host of similar "goofs". Have Pigma's in many colors.

carslo 05-14-2014 06:38 AM
I agree with Miss Peckish - all will be fine after it is washed.


Originally Posted by Peckish (Post 6713794)
Once you wash it, the threads and fabrics will tighten up a bit, and you probably won't be able to see it.

VOE - Voice Of Experience. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt. :thumbup:


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