This post is for my fellow quilters, sewers and crafters!
After lots of love and care in planning designing and sewing a special holiday gift, I was at the quilting stage only to have this happen….
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My *Pilot Frixion markers, which I have been in LOVE with, left a very visible bleached mark after ironing – I was horrified!
I have used my markers on numerous occasions and never had an issue – ever – until now.
I’ve used the very same marker on other fabric without any issues, but it would seem these blue Kona cottons are the exception. I’ve also since tried it out on other dark fabrics with the same effect.
A quick google search proved others are having similar issues, so beware! Test each new fabric first before marking your beloved quilt tops.
And apparently, the *pens aren’t any better. For any of us living in a cold climate, I also discovered this problem with markings “blooming” back in the cold – ugh just when I thought I had found a great solution.
Got any great tips? Share them in the comments so we can all find a worry-free technique!!
xo
Shannon
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for straight lines blue painter’s tape is great.
I’ll have to try this again, Lois! For some reason, whether I use painter’s tape or masking tape, my tape never stays stuck. I’m wondering if it has to do with Pips fur getting in the way!
I hear that the marks can come out when washed with Tide.
Oh that’s so interesting, Hilary! I haven’t heard that before. I’ll have to give it a try. I also recently heard that saliva works too 😃
I tried this…with Tide…and the marks didn’t come out. The Frixion ink had actually bleached the dye on the fabric. After that I just decided to call it a design choice and donated the quilt.
Yes, I’ve had the same issue with the Frixion pens and markers. They bleached the fabric/dye. I’ve ruined a project before, but making it a design choice is a brilliant solution!