tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post2225063278035680707..comments2024-03-26T07:30:30.762-07:00Comments on <center>Humble Quilts</center>: Frixion PensLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-26555476618472789232012-09-04T09:39:02.885-07:002012-09-04T09:39:02.885-07:00I must give these a try. I've used the Clover...I must give these a try. I've used the Clover white one where there is a delay in the ink showing up. It kind of drives me nuts but once it appears then I am pleased with it. I've used it for drawing lines when I am hand piecing a dark fabric that doesn't show the pencil lines. Of course, twice I've forgotten and pressed my piece part way through stitching and OOPS no more lines. Actually, they kind of leave a mark if you look really closely. Anyway, you've made me want to give the Frixion pens a go. There's nothing better than actually seeing what you are doing. That's a feeling that gets rarer and rarer with each passing year.Tarynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03455236914872943577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-38973309536667210862012-08-30T15:22:45.933-07:002012-08-30T15:22:45.933-07:00Both cowboy quilts look great, Lori. The recipien...Both cowboy quilts look great, Lori. The recipients look happy with them too! Will have to see if I can find some of those pens over here - you've piqued my interest!!pandchintzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946088061632823182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-31000397298567198982012-08-29T20:56:51.005-07:002012-08-29T20:56:51.005-07:00Beautiful quilting! I went out today to look for ...Beautiful quilting! I went out today to look for some of those pens. Target had a three pack for $5.49. I got pink, red, and purple :)AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-3422674578609212992012-08-29T17:58:33.962-07:002012-08-29T17:58:33.962-07:00Love your Post. I will never ever, never ever use...Love your Post. I will never ever, never ever use the marker where you have to use water again. Did I say never, I mean never!!!! these new pens are wonderful. Funny thing tho, I left a marked border in my car and the marks disappeared. Paula Hensley Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170970505745640490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-67866218161663529972012-08-29T10:52:47.218-07:002012-08-29T10:52:47.218-07:00I really like the Frixion pens -- started using th...I really like the Frixion pens -- started using them at Christmas time after Santa brought me an 8-pack of all of the colors. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051398632959465847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-63978393796786342692012-08-28T21:21:46.319-07:002012-08-28T21:21:46.319-07:00Thanks for the info. Lori. Those pens seem a lot ...Thanks for the info. Lori. Those pens seem a lot less risky than the water activated ones. More chanse of permanent marks, is what I've heard. The cables look great. A nice way to finish that quilt! cheers,cwcspoonquilthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208734125086492218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-30009208920133924202012-08-28T20:04:25.372-07:002012-08-28T20:04:25.372-07:00I'm doing part 2 of my experiment. Stay tuned ...I'm doing part 2 of my experiment. Stay tuned Virginia!!<br /><br />PS, My quilts will outlive me and after that I don't care! lolLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460244411628464458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-65042623531328395172012-08-28T18:21:50.687-07:002012-08-28T18:21:50.687-07:00I have been wondering about these pens. My quilts ...I have been wondering about these pens. My quilts are definitely exposed to below zero temps...on the way to quilt guild meetings in the winter, at parades and fall camping trips, etc. But I would enjoy using them on hand stitchery projects since the lines are covered anyway. Great post...thanks! Love the quilted cables!Quilter Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-92023270470764419892012-08-28T17:54:03.975-07:002012-08-28T17:54:03.975-07:00I use these pens when marking the turn line for my...I use these pens when marking the turn line for my needleturn applique. Since most of the line is turned under it is fine when ironed and is great when you can,t turn under all of the line especially in sharp v's. I love them.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14935945785304234555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-19386965008555536212012-08-28T17:11:34.412-07:002012-08-28T17:11:34.412-07:00Hi Lori,
I have been using these pens for several ...Hi Lori,<br />I have been using these pens for several years now, I discovered them in France and used them for my French boutis. I find them very useful, you can correct mistakes easily, and often I simply erase the marks by running the hairdryer over them. If you press, you tend to see the whitish marks you mention. However, these disappear with washing. The marks do not reappear after washing, even if you put the fabric in the freezer ! How I know: I did my own "unscientific" testing !<br />Thanks for a great blog, I always enjoy reading your posts <br />Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11216032731500949267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-61111241890152558612012-08-28T17:01:39.815-07:002012-08-28T17:01:39.815-07:00I experienced the color being removed but it was s...I experienced the color being removed but it was so hard to see where it was on the print fabric that it didn't make a difference.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01816001950084090576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-11770451903381428922012-08-28T17:00:17.981-07:002012-08-28T17:00:17.981-07:00I like these pens. I think the residual white lin...I like these pens. I think the residual white line will generally be blocked by the quilting, as long as you quilt on the lines!! VBG. I won't be having my quilts in the freezer any time soon.Randy D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06174816898354217740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-51190975666565867222012-08-28T16:46:53.074-07:002012-08-28T16:46:53.074-07:00I admit to using them in some circumstances, they ...I admit to using them in some circumstances, they have a place but it's good to be informed. I think if the lines aren't ironed but the quilt is washed, the chemical may come out but I haven't tested that yet.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09045225648259636672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-61360184428741309852012-08-28T16:21:02.594-07:002012-08-28T16:21:02.594-07:00Thanks for the great review of the pens - I haven&...Thanks for the great review of the pens - I haven't tried them yet, but have been curious. Your cable looks fantastic! You sure got it done fast!Linda Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10162578643624041313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-26226795641817202902012-08-28T15:55:19.694-07:002012-08-28T15:55:19.694-07:00I've read a few reviews of these pens before, ...I've read a few reviews of these pens before, but I didn't know they would react like that on red fabric! A great post, thank you!Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03831644517557759507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-58694455739426583162012-08-28T15:00:38.801-07:002012-08-28T15:00:38.801-07:00Great review Lori. We have them at the shop. Seems...Great review Lori. We have them at the shop. Seems like everyonbe that has them really likes them. (our customers I mean). Great advise to test before using on a project. <br />Your quilting on the red and white looks great.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-52556822260022593172012-08-28T12:35:04.394-07:002012-08-28T12:35:04.394-07:00Thanks, Lori. It's always good to have a new ...Thanks, Lori. It's always good to have a new tool in the arsenal.Linda in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693525680183768843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-61241176368946429302012-08-28T10:12:53.286-07:002012-08-28T10:12:53.286-07:00When I did my tests, I used a green pen on black f...When I did my tests, I used a green pen on black fabric (and I also washed all my test fabrics before my final check) and didn't have any mark left at all. The black pen on white fabric didn't disappear completely with my iron but vanished when I gave it a spritz of water. Then I put everything in the washer - no marks.<br /><br />And I completely agree with you about the cold test!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15685952017183050898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-73078334533136412662012-08-28T09:15:24.607-07:002012-08-28T09:15:24.607-07:00I have been using them for about 6 months now...lo...I have been using them for about 6 months now...love them!!!<br /><br />Carolyn :)Lee Prairie Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770614314444996628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-78002518527470449852012-08-28T09:01:02.391-07:002012-08-28T09:01:02.391-07:00Test, test, test. The mantra when using any type ...Test, test, test. The mantra when using any type of marking pens/pencils. I am sending my BTCT off to be marked, but first I will be sending a small piece using the same background so I can test their marking!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12037415376456508137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-63409616195922168622012-08-28T08:29:46.465-07:002012-08-28T08:29:46.465-07:00Just saw them first last week, so I will go and tr...Just saw them first last week, so I will go and try! I know my favorite shop sells them...Jantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116574624827342899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-72710213914889081552012-08-28T08:29:28.796-07:002012-08-28T08:29:28.796-07:00Thanks for sharing about these pens. Looks like y...Thanks for sharing about these pens. Looks like you are putting them to good use :0) I love the look of the cable in the red and white border.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07413787362860014295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-26161709313763264092012-08-28T08:15:56.396-07:002012-08-28T08:15:56.396-07:00Thank you for the review, Lori. I have a huge fea...Thank you for the review, Lori. I have a huge fear of most marking pens. A friend gave me a couple of Frixion pens and I very leery of using them. LOLDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889819189264646562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-47161128928552423702012-08-28T07:54:01.748-07:002012-08-28T07:54:01.748-07:00I'm not so concerned that my quilt would be ex...I'm not so concerned that my quilt would be exposed to cold temps and the lines would come back. I'm concerned that there is something left there that in the future will degrade the fabric!! I've seen too much damage like this on antique quilts from dyes. I wouldn't use them.Virginianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7554378824181841688.post-76576044576493669142012-08-28T07:47:46.536-07:002012-08-28T07:47:46.536-07:00my lines came back after a freezer test,
I'm m...my lines came back after a freezer test,<br />I'm mixed on these pens - there are alot of other marking tools that I think work well tooBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619642267222624728noreply@blogger.com