Catch up on all of our latest news, competitions and FriXion's events! Frixion ball - MEDIUM TIP: NEW Creative coloUrS Great points Susan! I never let a Frixion touch my competition quilts. At my local guild, a quilt close to the door began to show marks (Feb show). And no, they are not acid-free. Yikes.

On the flip side, I was a beginning quilt shop owner a few years ago and bought some quilt markers, some Fixion pens, some disappearing markers and some quilt label pens. You can imagine my surprise when months later I chose the Frixion pen for my quilt label, writing carefully and then ironing it to set the ink … poof! Lesson learned … labeling pens are now kept separately, away from quilt marking pens!

Thank you for your comments Sylvia. It sounds like you long arm maybe? I know as a domestic sit down quilter I can’t mark with chalk-it will wear off before I’ve quilted it unfortunately. I like the blue wash outs also-it’s my go-to marking method.

Thank you for your research and testing, Jenny! I have been curious about the use of these pens on fabric, but too wary to actually use them. I love the blue washout markers, and Clover chalk markers. These have served me well, so I see know reason to switch; especially after reading about your experiences! They are great for marking seams on the wrong side of the fabric, for marking appliqué placement, and for embroidery lines. These markings get covered up and I’ve never had a problem. I do not use them to mark quilting lines.Linda what a horror story and strong testament about what can happen with these pens. I do see a use for them but sure not on show quilts! Yours is the first real story I have heard of a quilt at show having pen marks. I’m about to go to Houston so we’ll see if there are any visible pen marks. Judges must cringe when they see them, knowing that the maker is probably unaware that the marks are there. Thank you so much for sharing Linda and so sorry to hear that tale. They are fantastic for school. Like regular gel pens, the ink easily flows & does not pool or dry in the tip. Unlike regular gel pens, they form a very thin line & can actually be erased. Students who use Frixion pens tend to have neater papers than those using ballpoint pens (which can also sometimes be erased) or other gel pens (which cannot be erased at all) and I’ve yet to see a single instance where a student ended up with ink all over his/her hands from a Frixion pen. I’m 100% in favor of them on paper. I personally don’t allow them anywhere near my sewing studio. Sounds like the pens are NOT something to be used on the public side, and hopefully my seam lines won’t show through, but I’m no professional and it’s not going into a show, so I don’t particularly care. The only concern I have is if it weakens the fabric in the long run. I guess we’ll see how the quilt holds up! Personalised Luxurious Soft Touch Rose Gold Pen, Gift Pens for Women, Best Friends Gift, Christmas Gifts, Fancy Custom Pen, Presents for Her