tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post1753047283771171628..comments2024-03-13T23:43:05.122-07:00Comments on Sweet P Quilting and Creations: SEEING WHITE!paulettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17964145784983121165noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-41049990999723357882012-05-29T01:32:43.319-07:002012-05-29T01:32:43.319-07:00Fantastic post...I did my own testing and found si...Fantastic post...I did my own testing and found similar results... :o)<br />http://janeweston.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/frixion-pens-be-aware.htmlSew Create It - Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042708937494415876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-71643439610575952122011-12-02T19:37:35.984-08:002011-12-02T19:37:35.984-08:00Hi everybody, for applique and hand quilting on li...Hi everybody, for applique and hand quilting on light fabrics I have always used just a #2 pencil, with a very light hand for hand quilting. On dark fabrics, I love Roxanne's quilter's Choice pencils. I have recently discovered a Fons & Porter mechanical pencil that you can use lead or white lead in that also works great!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838059603173218067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-43225370667345796632011-12-02T16:38:08.699-08:002011-12-02T16:38:08.699-08:00Thanks for increasing awareness. I had a little pr...Thanks for increasing awareness. I had a little problem with it too, but hadn't tested it thoroughly to be able to confirm what you did (great job). I'm now nervous on any marker that wasn't truly designed to work on fabric. They can change their ink anytime, and we have so many variables for which we quilt that I'm back to only wanting to use fabric markers. Sure wish they had as nice point/application as the Frixion, but at least I know they'll come out (still test them too).<br /><br />SewCalGal<br />www.sewcalgal.blogspot.comSewCalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02062059207544865569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-74248622021640474542011-12-02T15:53:40.892-08:002011-12-02T15:53:40.892-08:00Thanks for the update. I was going to get some of...Thanks for the update. I was going to get some of these this weekend.JustPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045804511378274932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-1286184046594519972011-12-02T07:27:54.576-08:002011-12-02T07:27:54.576-08:00I use the Hera marker made by clover. It leaves a...I use the Hera marker made by clover. It leaves a crease on the fabric so you can quilt on the line it makes. It puts nothing on your fabric, just makes a crease line, looks much like pressing with an iron. The line disappears when washed, or if the project is left unwashed, the quilting covers the crease. I have used this for years now. After my quilt, large or small, is layered, using a ruler or stencil, just make the line for quilting with a crease. Make a mistake? Just steam the line out or wash when done. They cost about $7.00 and come in 2 styles, slim or chubby. Since using the Hera marker I have never had problems again with marks that ruined my quilt. To find what they look like, search Hera marker on amazon. mtelian@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-82295611867973007652011-12-02T06:04:14.483-08:002011-12-02T06:04:14.483-08:00Thanks for the info, Paulette! I use the blue was...Thanks for the info, Paulette! I use the blue washable pen but am not very happy with it. Always looking for something better. I've never used it but I've heard of the hera marker and am thinking of checking that out. Have a great weekend! :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11273477855202110617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-15696553682587204142011-12-02T05:56:01.647-08:002011-12-02T05:56:01.647-08:00Dang it, I just ordered three of those pens!!!!Dang it, I just ordered three of those pens!!!!Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-29247354326776503562011-12-01T18:59:48.596-08:002011-12-01T18:59:48.596-08:00Thanks for the info - glad that I already marked t...Thanks for the info - glad that I already marked them off my Christmas list.Salliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595920651501562113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-17348581298395535252011-12-01T17:06:40.419-08:002011-12-01T17:06:40.419-08:00Geesh, here I was excited. I went to Staples last...Geesh, here I was excited. I went to Staples last week and bought the pens. Ugh. There is money to be made out there ladies if any of us come up with that magic "do all" pen!Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00522895559249149339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-18694682969576577302011-12-01T16:52:26.580-08:002011-12-01T16:52:26.580-08:00So far I haven't had that trouble...I wonder i...So far I haven't had that trouble...I wonder if it depends on the fabric.<br />Will have to watch out for that.<br />Thanks Paulette.<br />Julia ♥Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15207957464039686839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-56296853063316190612011-12-01T15:30:26.842-08:002011-12-01T15:30:26.842-08:00PS. I for got to say. I love reading your blog.
B...PS. I for got to say. I love reading your blog. <br />Bev in Britain.Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-11897517922401520842011-12-01T14:56:47.419-08:002011-12-01T14:56:47.419-08:00chalk pencils or mechanical pencils for the very f...chalk pencils or mechanical pencils for the very fine line all the time.Ann Marie @ 16 Muddy Feethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18043510561974011878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-48508987186279843242011-12-01T14:20:13.026-08:002011-12-01T14:20:13.026-08:00I do use these pens, but mostly for marking the ba...I do use these pens, but mostly for marking the back of a square to cut on the diagonal. Have also used them for marking lines on a label but no problems removing them. I guess it's to be cautious with anything new! I did have a problem with a blue chalk marker. I marked quilting lines on the white blocks in a quilt. Luckily I only marked three blocks, because the marks will not come out. I have used water, a little soap, and even a mixture of vinegar and water as suggested by the company but no luck. I have thrown out the marker in case I forget and use it again. Lesson learned for me! I will use whiteout or something like that to make it less noticeable. One forum suggested to use a brand-name magic eraser but not sure about this. Thanks for the sharing of stories!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-16861785082395952772011-12-01T13:44:17.251-08:002011-12-01T13:44:17.251-08:00Like many others I use different things for differ...Like many others I use different things for different things. :) I use the blue washable pens a lot, but when doing redwork I use a red Pigma pen. Sometimes I use pencil, sometimes the Clover pencils and sometimes chalk. It depends on the color of the fabric and what I plan to do. blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-20746153677128776282011-12-01T13:16:09.899-08:002011-12-01T13:16:09.899-08:00The clover Pencils work for me. I just wish they ...The clover Pencils work for me. I just wish they had a sharper point to go in the templates easier...Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156858742587928699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-79704608173942893862011-12-01T12:18:23.377-08:002011-12-01T12:18:23.377-08:00I used a black pen for my needleturn applique. I ...I used a black pen for my needleturn applique. I had a real problem lining up the pieces to be appliqued. I had some large pieces and by the time I did 3 sides, the 4th didn't always line up! So now I have black lines on my white fabric! I haven't ironed it yet to remove the marks.<br />Next project, I went back to the plastic guide with the layout predrawn with a ultrafine permanent marker and even used a lightly drawn pencil line to line up the pieces.<br />Maybe if they coume out with a really fine tip or a minimal flow of the ink.<br />I'm not sure if I'd use my Frixxon pen again.<br />Take care, LeslieLesQuiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08133424132943634799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-43588652667521572672011-12-01T11:08:49.391-08:002011-12-01T11:08:49.391-08:00I've learned to be very careful with marking t...I've learned to be very careful with marking tools. I am taking a mystery quilt class at the end of the month and the first clue has us cutting lots and lots squares and then drawing a diagonal on them. It was a perfect place to use this pen and I used it up. Otherwise, I use soap slivers and tape.Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-38508023063773156822011-12-01T10:39:52.768-08:002011-12-01T10:39:52.768-08:00Good old fashioned pencil done lightly. It will di...Good old fashioned pencil done lightly. It will disappear, or wash out. <br />Bev in Britain.Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-35972719447526498892011-12-01T09:20:13.312-08:002011-12-01T09:20:13.312-08:00That happens to me when I tested my pens recently ...That happens to me when I tested my pens recently on a Batik project. But I thought, why not have fun with it. So I wrote my name in a few places on the bag that I was making, and now, it looks like my name was just part of the batik design. I should take a picture... So it's important to test these pens. But I think you can use this in other ways as advantage too.GailM.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08421904793462089719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-20621931327940325642011-12-01T08:43:55.664-08:002011-12-01T08:43:55.664-08:00Good information to know. I still will use the fr...Good information to know. I still will use the frixon pens for marking on white or light colored fabric for embroidery. For quilting I use either the blue wash away marker or the air eraser purple pens.Stray Stitches (Linda G)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13745220686468103536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-91262338728623004912011-12-01T08:33:52.117-08:002011-12-01T08:33:52.117-08:00Well, that's good to know! Thank you! My fav i...Well, that's good to know! Thank you! My fav is the Clover white wax pen and I see you have a few in your arsenal. I also mark long straight quilting lines with a Chacoliner and lately I've been using a hera marker along the edge of my rulers -works great on solids especially.Poppyprinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08251892807966340175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-44342696668715953912011-12-01T08:13:19.461-08:002011-12-01T08:13:19.461-08:00Thanks for the info....Thanks for the info....Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622919657309096651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-60022163563881887372011-12-01T07:49:09.815-08:002011-12-01T07:49:09.815-08:00I use washable Crayola markers. Never had a proble...I use washable Crayola markers. Never had a problem, but I always am making quilts that will be washed, not decorative or art quilts.LSShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904787976053491741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-83713633110843153552011-12-01T07:25:29.930-08:002011-12-01T07:25:29.930-08:00Thanks for the info, Paulette. I just purchased a...Thanks for the info, Paulette. I just purchased a package of the pens at Staples a couple days ago. Have not used them. I planned to use them for tracing embroidery designs that would be covered up by stitching. I would have been hesitant to use them for quilting lines.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4609547635426839529.post-27473833302681436312011-12-01T07:15:52.487-08:002011-12-01T07:15:52.487-08:00I have a fear of all sorts of pens - they seem to ...I have a fear of all sorts of pens - they seem to be full of surprises. I use chalk pencils, etc. Brush right off!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889819189264646562noreply@blogger.com