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Twisted Quilter 09-14-2011 05:39 PM

I purchased a Pigma Micron pen for some signature blocks. I checked with the clerk at the store and she said I had the correct pen. After I got home, I noticed it says archival/suited for acid free environments. This sounds like a pen for paper!
Am I correct, or is the clerk?

KGoodhand 09-14-2011 05:43 PM

This is the same kind of pen I have at home. The only thing I have noticed is that is is very thin (tipped) but it works good for signature blocks.

wanda lou 09-14-2011 05:45 PM

Yes it works fine.

brushandthimble 09-14-2011 05:46 PM

Both of you! For signature quilts or labels I use at least #5, and also use #8

deelost 09-14-2011 05:47 PM

why not a fabric marker?

QuiltE 09-14-2011 06:38 PM


Originally Posted by deelost
why not a fabric marker?

A fabric marker isn't intended to be permanent .... whereas you want permanent when it's signature blocks

Jennie and Me 09-14-2011 06:46 PM

That's the pens I use for signature blocks. Seems to work great.

Jim 09-14-2011 08:30 PM

thats the correct pen, its what I use for a permanent marker on quilts

MegsAnn 09-15-2011 12:16 AM

Yup, you're both right. And it's good that it says it's archival because that means it'll be gentle on your fabric (no harsh chemicals that would eat the cotton).

Yooper32 09-15-2011 02:21 AM

There are different point sizes. I usually use an .05 for fabric marking.


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