what kind of pens do I want to use for a autograph quilt?

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04-28-2009, 08:36 AM

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Prism99

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Originally Posted by Kara

You may want to consider stabilizing signature areas for signing purposes, then removing the stabilizer. Fabric doesn't work well with how people want to just zip a pen across to sign. (Ask me how I figure that out... :roll: ) Something iron-on and easily removed...

I have ironed freezer paper to the back of fabric to stabilize it for writing. That worked well.

04-28-2009, 09:47 AM

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What about putting it in a hoop? Would that make it stable enough?

04-28-2009, 09:58 AM

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What about putting it in a hoop? Would that make it stable enough?

I'm not sure. I'd try it and see.

04-30-2009, 07:04 AM

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the fabric stores carry fabric markers which can be used for the autograph quilts. I have used them and they are great!! You can get them in fine line or fat line, plus in a package of colors.

05-03-2009, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Barb M

Oh dear, i just bought a fine point sharpie, and i bought another pen called Fabric Fun, i got them at wal-mart. Where do you find a pigma pen please?

I get the pens at my local quilt shop ... a stationary shop should have them also, be sure to actually see 'archival" on them ... you will feel safer if you can see those words/phrases.

Now, I have a question! Elenor Burns is always using a fine point sharpie on her quilts for marking angles and stuff ... I would rather use a ball point pen, but, why would she suggest that if it is bad for the quilts?
(if no one answers <g> I will not take offense, trust me <g> I just don't understand why an expert would teach a bad idea ... that doesn't make sense - - but, then, in my world >I< make sense, and you know what my family says! LOL)