• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • About
    • FAQ
  • TUTORIALS
  • RESOURCES
  • QUILT ALONGS
    • Little Forest BOM
    • Mouse Trap BOM 2025
    • Shattered Star QAL
    • Winter Star QAL
  • CONTACT
  • SHOP
  • Shannon Fraser Designs

Shannon Fraser Designs

Spreading quilty joy one stitch at a time!

Beware of Frixion Markers

January 20, 2016 by Shannon 6 Comments

Beware of Frixion Markers - a quliter's cautionary tale | Shannon Fraser Designs

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….

Close up of bleach stains on quilt from using Frixion markers | Shannon Fraser Designs

*This post contains affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission.


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.

Pilot Frixion markers color pack

A quick google search proved others are having similar issues, so beware! Test each new fabric first before marking your beloved quilt tops.

Blue patchwork mini quilt showing bleach stains from using Frixion markers

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


Never miss a post – sign up for the weekly newsletter.

This post uses affiliate links. For more info, visit the FAQ page.

Share this:

  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest

Related

Filed Under: Notions Tagged With: Notions, Quilty Tip

Join the newsletter

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lois says

    November 18, 2021 at 10:34 am

    for straight lines blue painter’s tape is great.

    Reply
    • Shannon says

      November 18, 2021 at 11:36 am

      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!

      Reply
  2. Hilary says

    November 18, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    I hear that the marks can come out when washed with Tide.

    Reply
    • Shannon says

      November 18, 2021 at 3:36 pm

      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 😃

      Reply
    • Mea Cadwell says

      July 3, 2024 at 6:13 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Shannon says

        July 9, 2024 at 6:54 am

        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!

        Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Hi! I'm Shannon. A modern quilt pattern designer based in Montreal. My quilting journey started by stumbling upon a half square triangle tutorial and I've been hooked since. I'm now spreading that quilty joy to you! Read More…

Stay up to date

Categories

POPULAR POSTS

Get started hand quilting by knowing what essential notions you need. See the list over on Shannon Fraser Design's blog. #handquilting #notions #howto

See what basic notions you need to get started hand quilting today!

Shattered Star Holiday quilt blocks | Shattered Star Quilt Along: Week 4 - Small Piecing Tips | Shannon Fraser Designs #quilttutorial

We’re at the half way point in the Shattered Star Quilt Along and today I’m sharing my top quilting tips for small piecing. You told me this was an intimidating part in the quilt journey and I’m walking you step by step to small piecing success.

Flight Plan Quilt Pattern featuring Sweetheart AGF Bundle Up by Shannon Fraser Designs #flightplanquilt

The new and improved Flight Plan quilt pattern is here! See all the new quilty features I snuck into the updated version to make your quilt journey even easier!

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.

To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy

Join the Newsletter

Be the first to know all the latest

Footer

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions
Shannon Fraser Designs

Copyright © 2025 SHANNON FRASER DESIGNS