What do you think about Frixion Pens?
 

I am thinking about doing some marking with these. I have been using water soluble and disappearing ink pens but these frixion pens seem like they will work really well. Any issues or problems I should be aware of before marking with them? I have heard the ink returns if you put it in the freezer, but other than that, any other issues?

I have used them on many of my quilts. I really like them ( I bought them in all colors). I did not give any of the quilts I made to people who live in Alaska, so I should be ok.:)

I'm leery of something that comes back when it gets cold (or hot or whatever): that means the chemicals are still there in the quilt.

I use Fons & Porters marking pencils with thin leads that do not have to be sharpened. One is graphite and the other is white chalk. Both wash completely out. :)

Here's a recent thread. Most seem to be happy with them. I won't use them *just in case*

http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t227571.html

I have used them and they make lovely fine lines which easily disappear.i have put them in the freezer because I rubbed them off accidently.
I have used chalk with the wheel and with out and pounce stuff. I found on removing by brushing it spread like talcum powder. I would have thought that water would have thickened the line.

I don't like them but every time I explain why I get flamed. So let's just say use them at your own risk.

We all have opinions and are entitled to them without repercussion - and I'm interested in yours! ;) I believe this should be a safe zone. :)

Thanks guys. I am a little leery of them. Right now I use regular chalkboard chalk on dark fabrics, or a white water soluble pencil. I also like disappearing ink for marking the spines of feathers as I go along. My only fear with water soluble markers is that I ship a lot of customer quilts in and out - I worry that a little of that blue ink that didn't come all the way out or, well, you know how it has a tendency to reappear...I'm afraid a box will be sitting out in the sun or in a hot delivery truck and become brown or permanent. So I'd like a safe alternative.

I love the Frixion pens, but I do not use them on the top of the quilt, just in case. I do use them for marking on the wrong side of the pieces and so on.

I have used the Frixion pens quite a bit, mainly on applique projects. The comment about them leaving a "shadow" on darker fabrics is correct. I love them on light fabrics.