I received some interesting information from Margaret Gingrich about using frixion pens on fabric:
This was posted on another list but am going to share it because we have discussed the use of Frixion pens here on the hand quilting group. Bottom line: use at your own risk!
from Karen Alexander
OK, to all my friends using the Pilot FRIXION pens for marking their quilts/sewing. In response to an email to the makers requesting information on the pens suitability for use on fabrics, I received a very friendly response. It was indicated that to remove the chemical ink, one should use one of three recommended chemicals! None of which I had ever heard of or have at my home! And the company representative went on to say that "for that reason, we do not recommend the use of the Frixion pen on fabric.".... So, use it, but know that the chemical stays in your fabric (it doesn't come out with detergent), and while today, it is invisible unless exposed to very cold temperatures (think freezer), it doesn't go away, and so, may someday come back to haunt you and your quilt or fabric! It's a friction eraseable pen designed for use on paper, in an office setting - not for fabric use as a temporary marking agent. I'll stick with chalk!
A big thank you to Karen Alexander for taking te time to contact Frixion. If the company says 'don't use on fabric-' take heed.
from Karen Alexander
OK, to all my friends using the Pilot FRIXION pens for marking their quilts/sewing. In response to an email to the makers requesting information on the pens suitability for use on fabrics, I received a very friendly response. It was indicated that to remove the chemical ink, one should use one of three recommended chemicals! None of which I had ever heard of or have at my home! And the company representative went on to say that "for that reason, we do not recommend the use of the Frixion pen on fabric.".... So, use it, but know that the chemical stays in your fabric (it doesn't come out with detergent), and while today, it is invisible unless exposed to very cold temperatures (think freezer), it doesn't go away, and so, may someday come back to haunt you and your quilt or fabric! It's a friction eraseable pen designed for use on paper, in an office setting - not for fabric use as a temporary marking agent. I'll stick with chalk!
A big thank you to Karen Alexander for taking te time to contact Frixion. If the company says 'don't use on fabric-' take heed.
Thank you Margaret for passing that information on to the guild. That might save someone from a sad mess on one of their quilts.
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