tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post1619558388837915885..comments2024-03-25T18:02:17.016-04:00Comments on Kathy's Quilts: Slow Sunday Stitching - Stencils & Frixion PensQuilter Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16870660916547202929noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-75688240517938788202014-03-11T00:19:11.810-04:002014-03-11T00:19:11.810-04:00Hello
I think the pink on the right would look gre...Hello<br />I think the pink on the right would look great<br /><br />LindaRazzle Dazzle Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900423438793574638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-84376294507259974872014-03-10T03:15:36.406-04:002014-03-10T03:15:36.406-04:00I have not found the frixon pens here in the UK bu...I have not found the frixon pens here in the UK but used the berol paper mate washable pen to mark some quilting lines, it washed out easily and was happy with the result, okay when you plan to wash what you have made.margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-75568595095227136392014-03-10T00:51:51.504-04:002014-03-10T00:51:51.504-04:00I vote to use a thread that will show the cable, w...I vote to use a thread that will show the cable, whatever that may need to be.<br />I use stencils all the time to mark my quilting--I use chalk pens or the blue wash away markers. I also use the pounce sometimes but I think it is harder to iron away than the chalk pen.Janet O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05083607398709252597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-40527833455959035392014-03-09T20:25:34.433-04:002014-03-09T20:25:34.433-04:00I love those pens, but I did notice that when I to...I love those pens, but I did notice that when I took one to the snowy mountains with me the color did reappear. It easily ironed off again once I got home.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-31508933645853972312014-03-09T20:09:00.135-04:002014-03-09T20:09:00.135-04:00I really like the Frixion pens and have used them ...I really like the Frixion pens and have used them a few times. I have never had any problems with them. <br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13858230629342252482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-66958138117609603262014-03-09T20:06:09.733-04:002014-03-09T20:06:09.733-04:00I made some tests with the FRIXION pen and will ne...I made some tests with the FRIXION pen and will never use it again. Go look my post about it with not funny results. The marks reapear again and again:<br />http://ivani-arteemcasa.blogspot.com.br/2014/02/testando-caneta-frixion.html<br />Hugs<br />Ivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282620098636465052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-90840930774188625652014-03-09T18:51:27.486-04:002014-03-09T18:51:27.486-04:00I used a Frixion pen one time for marking a border...I used a Frixion pen one time for marking a border and had absolutely not trouble with it! Like you, I probably wouldn't use it for a light border, but for a busy print it was fine.:)audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102559813211702736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-48929202510847257912014-03-09T16:48:32.678-04:002014-03-09T16:48:32.678-04:00I've never used a marking pen...so will have t...I've never used a marking pen...so will have to check this one out.Val's Quilting Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09451000559295763123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-65493548390979190342014-03-09T14:26:49.885-04:002014-03-09T14:26:49.885-04:00I've used lots of stencils over the years, and...I've used lots of stencils over the years, and love them. I've used the frixon pens, as well, although not a lot. I'll be taking a picture of a quilt I just used them on later this week, outside, probably when it is still cold, so we'll find out then if the marks come back.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15392533321876710743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-16008085305150526852014-03-09T12:01:37.282-04:002014-03-09T12:01:37.282-04:00I really enjoy the Frixion pens and use them often...I really enjoy the Frixion pens and use them often! I have been using them to trace my Winter Wonderland on white snowflake fabric and they work marvelously. Actually they do best on white because sometimes they can leave a wax line on colors. I read somewhere that a steam blast will even eliminate the wax line, so there's no reason to fear these wonderful pens!!!! Happy stitching :*)Teresa in Music Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15650995129191593324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-49897701408450843612014-03-09T11:58:04.925-04:002014-03-09T11:58:04.925-04:00Chemicals are not your friend. Whether it is in ma...Chemicals are not your friend. Whether it is in marking pens or that spray on glue stuff. I stay away from those things.My favorite marking tool especially for stencils is the pounce. Even for borders that you are hand quilting in a hoop, it stays. It will rub off a bit if the quilt is handled a lot but a faint enough line stays to be remarked.If the fabric is light enough I will use a fine mechanical pencil. I have a special quilt one. I think the pink thread would be great for the border quilting. Good luck. I will link up later today!!!<br />Deanna Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16154397869601261568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-10222565240264018792014-03-09T11:32:08.927-04:002014-03-09T11:32:08.927-04:00So maybe no snow pictures for this quilt? :)
I ha...So maybe no snow pictures for this quilt? :)<br />I have used the Frixion pens and like them. I don't think you'll ever notice a marking in that busy border even if it does come back! I vote dark green thread. AnnieOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619125197850685345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-59705351491086937892014-03-09T11:27:34.707-04:002014-03-09T11:27:34.707-04:00I would use the green or dark cranberry - all that...I would use the green or dark cranberry - all that work, a liter thread wouldn't show it. I don't like the idea of any pens, inks, dyes - they all will eventually break down fibers. I was taught with taylor tack chalk and soap sliver. I hope to get to prepping Hexies, but I really need to clean house.Vroomans' Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258050499246235109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-28503947923150666532014-03-09T11:12:54.683-04:002014-03-09T11:12:54.683-04:00Have fun with your hand stitching. Have fun with your hand stitching. Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02876375845688651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-11175821936828037812014-03-09T10:43:37.312-04:002014-03-09T10:43:37.312-04:00I've only used the chalk pencils to mark thing...I've only used the chalk pencils to mark things. I'd vote for a darker color thread to show the cable - green would look nice I think. I've pulled out the Quilt Square Blocks for a hand quilting project this week. Don't know if I'll have a post - iphoto is not working on the mac since hubby updated the OS on Friday. Have a fun day slow stitching your cable.Deb Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04206921657695916898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-6182574271186305422014-03-09T10:42:31.878-04:002014-03-09T10:42:31.878-04:00I am a Frixion fan! I always test my whites but ha...I am a Frixion fan! I always test my whites but haven't had a problem so far. And, since my quilts aren't heirloom types I'm OK with any future effects. Deb@asimplelifequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178872701953461660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-49427207942295656162014-03-09T09:09:48.637-04:002014-03-09T09:09:48.637-04:00I think the pink or green thread would work out we...I think the pink or green thread would work out well. Just me but I have not used the pens, I don't want to use anything where the marks come back depending on if you bring the quilt into the cold - I prefer to know I can wash the marks out. Good luck with yours.Karen - Quilts...etc.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07293429657903986492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-42480812858147564622014-03-09T08:42:46.648-04:002014-03-09T08:42:46.648-04:00I love quilt stencils and use them frequently -- I...I love quilt stencils and use them frequently -- I have a huge variety of them, too!! Use the green or the darker purple color...that would be pretty!! :)Denise :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07306906507013593208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-78676690633791111102014-03-09T08:28:46.332-04:002014-03-09T08:28:46.332-04:00I vote for the darker green or cranberry for your ...I vote for the darker green or cranberry for your stitches so the cable border shows a bit.. it is busy fabric and needs a little attention to the cable detail... just my 2 cents... will be happy to see what you decide on... or the quilt decides! lol If you know what I mean :) KathiCreated by Kathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13609881362551916055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-12790793478419756192014-03-09T08:22:32.018-04:002014-03-09T08:22:32.018-04:00Love reading about your "journey"!Love reading about your "journey"!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156111116284534132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-7305888974990900902014-03-09T08:21:36.792-04:002014-03-09T08:21:36.792-04:00I like the pink thread. It blends so nicely and i...I like the pink thread. It blends so nicely and is such a happy color. Enjoy your border. I'll be moving on to my DJ border today as well. scraphappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472985095648633397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-69442096267280911662014-03-09T08:14:04.471-04:002014-03-09T08:14:04.471-04:00I worry about the chemicals left in your fabric us...I worry about the chemicals left in your fabric using those pens. The marks will come back in cold temps so you know it doesn't wash out. I will stick to my mechanical pencils and white ceramic leads. I also use crayola washable markers when nothing else works. All of these wash out with no problem. As for stencils, I prefer making my own, as I can make them fit the quilt I am marking. I also invested in some great quilting design books for ideas.Carla A Few Of My Favorite Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782840958923418159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-69497998638337381312014-03-09T07:22:11.627-04:002014-03-09T07:22:11.627-04:00Live a little / use pink AND green :) Live a little / use pink AND green :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-3684694478840418142014-03-09T07:18:19.628-04:002014-03-09T07:18:19.628-04:00I love the FRIXION pens. I know if you use them on...I love the FRIXION pens. I know if you use them on a plainer dark fabric when you have ironed it you are sometimes left with a faded white line.<br />Hopefully the quilting would disguise it.<br />I have used a stencil and used white chalk then hated getting the chalk off.<br />No stitching today only knitted a dishclothJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07816490142334340354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34488264.post-26495633677887743092014-03-09T06:16:18.101-04:002014-03-09T06:16:18.101-04:00The ease of marking with a Frixion pen certainly a...The ease of marking with a Frixion pen certainly appeals to me. I just wonder what long term effects that ink will have? Not that my quilts are heirloom or show quality, but I'd like to think that future generations would be able to use my quilts ... at least until they fall apart from use. ha!<br /><br />I've used a cable stencil but I have to admit that I'm a little intimidated ... I'm not usually a pre-marker, and I have never figured out how make them turn the corners. Maybe I need to start with a simple cable and try on a quilt with a block at the corners? Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.com