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Old 02-18-2011, 03:14 PM
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Anyone have any advice on what pen to use for a signature quilt that can hold up to a few washings?
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:16 PM
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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.
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:21 PM
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I use a Micron01 Archival ink pen I bought at the LQS. Before that, I used a Rub-a-dub Laundry marker.
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:24 PM
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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.
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:25 PM
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Some require heat setting to really stay in. Be sure to heat set it if required or if you don't know.
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Old 02-18-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Blue's quilting mama
I use a Micron01 Archival ink pen.
this is what i use too
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Old 02-18-2011, 05:05 PM
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i didnt know about heat setting
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Old 02-18-2011, 05:06 PM
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Micron Pigma pens .o5 is best and i always heat set just to be sure. been using them for years.
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Old 02-18-2011, 05:21 PM
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micron pigma pens; they are permenent, acid free, will not bleed (sharpies bleed). they are made for writing on fabric with a fine point.
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Old 02-18-2011, 09:30 PM
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No doubt about it! Micron pigma pens and don't forget the heat!
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