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Lisa 02-18-2011 03:14 PM

Anyone have any advice on what pen to use for a signature quilt that can hold up to a few washings?

peacebypiece 02-18-2011 03:16 PM

Try a SHARPIE by Sanford. Available just about everywhere, even Kroger store. You might also get the kind made for putting name on kids clothes for camp.

Blue's quilting mama 02-18-2011 03:21 PM

I use a Micron01 Archival ink pen I bought at the LQS. Before that, I used a Rub-a-dub Laundry marker.

ghostrider 02-18-2011 03:24 PM

Sharpies bleed and fade, not recommended for fabric if it's something you want to last a long time. Use a Micron pen and don't forget to heat set it. Follow the directions that come with it. Lots of colors, several different thicknesses and they are archival.

raptureready 02-18-2011 03:25 PM

Some require heat setting to really stay in. Be sure to heat set it if required or if you don't know.

fabric_fancy 02-18-2011 03:25 PM


Originally Posted by Blue's quilting mama
I use a Micron01 Archival ink pen.

this is what i use too

sewwhat85 02-18-2011 05:05 PM

i didnt know about heat setting

nativetexan 02-18-2011 05:06 PM

Micron Pigma pens .o5 is best and i always heat set just to be sure. been using them for years.

ckcowl 02-18-2011 05:21 PM

micron pigma pens; they are permenent, acid free, will not bleed (sharpies bleed). they are made for writing on fabric with a fine point.

scowlkat 02-18-2011 09:30 PM

No doubt about it! Micron pigma pens and don't forget the heat!


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