Sunday, December 12, 2021

Slow Sunday Stitching

It's Sunday again, and you know what that means.... it's time to s-l-o-w down and do some relaxing hand stitching.

Today's quilting tools 
I have been slowly hand quilting my oldest UFO this month (in between secret Christmas projects). I finished hand quilting the green star that I showed last week, and have been focused on the neutral blocks along the edge. It's easy straight line stitching and quite enjoyable. 


I bought a new pink Clover Chacopen marking pen this week and was concerned about the sticker on the back of the package that says "Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm". 

I'm not very happy about that and did some online searching to learn more about it. Even after all my reading, I have no idea if I should use this or not? I'm disappointed that Clover would sell us products that require this kind of a warning label. 

Anyway, I'll be doing more secret Christmas gift making and more hand quilting today (using my marking pencil and not my new cancer causing pen!) 


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15 comments:

The Cozy Quilter said...

I’m not sure why Anyone would be allowed to sell that pen with a label like that!
I don’t think I would us it either.
Lovely hand quilting on your long term project!

Kim said...

I have never heard of such a warning, and 'tis very strange that these pens would be made with such toxic materials. It makes me wonder what other toxic and dangerous substances are in other things we use in our quilting/sewing. Enjoy your quilting.

Stephanie from Ontario said...

Chalk dust and talcum powder can be cancerous in powdered/inhaled form over long periods. I think Clover is being overly cautious and putting that label on in response the MSDS. The data sheet that covers the safe use of the material in all forms. The pen is probably made with a bit of waxy binder or something to hold it in stick form. Very little chalk dust is created when we mark fanric. I would certainly use it for its intended purpose.

Every single thing we do or eat could cause some harm. And we are all mostly fine!

Sarah said...

Unfortunately lots of things have carcinogenic properties. But it's a bit unsettling to see that written on the back of a sewing product! Have a nice day.

Ivani said...

That warning is just to protect Clover from future court lawsuits.
This is how things work, in the world we live in
Happy Slow stitching!

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

That would be worrisome to see a warning like that on a tool for quilting! Do you have another method for marking? I've been using a Hera marker for my straight lines and it works pretty well. Have a good Sunday of slow stitching, Kathy!

Karen - Quilts...etc. said...

I had not seen any chalk pencils with that on them - it is like Stephanie says most likely the talcum - I wouldn't worry about it - but those kind of warnings normally are over cautious.

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

Sounds like a fun and relaxing day with a beautiful project. Your quilt if looking so pretty. That is very interesting about the marking pen- very surprising and concerning. Have a wonderful day and thank you for hosting the link party.

Karla (ThreadBndr) said...

Other people have said it, but manufacturers have to be excessively cautious in these overly litigious days. Talcum is the likely culprit, but in the case that got the large settlement, it's my understanding that the exposure was intimate use multiple times a day over decades. You pen used for it's purpose is on the other end of the exposure scale.

Your project is looking good!

Birthe Marie said...

It is worrisome to hear that the pen has such information, but it is certain that they will not be slowed down. Heramarker sounds like a good idea to use on the straight lines.

AnnieO said...

I've never used one of those pens. Sorry to hear if this warning!
Your dedication to the old UFO is lovely. You'll be so happy when it is finally a real quilt.

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

That is a concerning warning label. Hopefully you have another way to mark your quilt.

Miaismine said...

Lord have mercy! Why would anyone sell something that requires such a label? Your hand quilting is so very pretty! Also, a fabulous link-up! Take good care!

Jenny said...

How strange, and frightening too. I think I would bin that product and write a letter to the company expressing your dismay and seek an explanation.

Andree G. Faubert said...

Hi Kathy, I hope that you had a good slow Sunday stitching day despite the warning on the pen. Have a great week and thanks for the linking party :-)