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Pilot Frixion Pens
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Reviewed by: Spaiyq
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Posted on: 2/11/12 3:39 AM
Rating : starstarstar
Approx. Price : $11.37
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Category:Marking Tools [58 Reviews]
What is this notion used for?
These pens were developed for writing but have gained a huge following in the quilting world as a great marking tool that disappears easily with the heat of your iron
Did you get your money's worth after the purchase?
Yes! The price I listed was for a set of 8 pens in all different colors
Is this notion easily available?
Yes it is widely available.
Would you recommend it to others?
This is a great alternative to marking. I have read many reviews online at others who have put the marks through rigorous testing. The heat of your iron does dissolve the marks immediately....just be careful where you put the iron when you are ironing your seams or you may erase marks you still need!

The marks also wash out in the wash...but again I would test this first in case certain fabrics will not wash out. Even in this case, they still iron out...at least in all my uses so far.

Lastly, extreme cold will bring the marks back if they did not wash out. (Which they will under most circumstances) So either don't put your clothes in the freezer, because the marks will come back or don't wear it alone in the snow? I'm sure the garment would be fine under a jacket but I guess if you use these pens on a jacket or coat then keep the marks on the inside? I'm not sure on this point, I live in Southern California...doesn't get real cold :-)

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sewsue 2/12/12 I have recently discovered these pens too and, like you, absolutely love them. I have experimented with using the freezer to bring marks back and it works a treat. There is no problem as far as I have seen with using them on quilts as the marks really do disappear with the heat of an iron. Fantastic find, and here in Australia, they are available in supermarkets as well as newsagents and office supply stores.
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dimiko 2/16/12 Thanks for the information. I've been looking for these to see if they will work well on Home Dec (dryclean only) fabrics. I'll give them a try!
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Warbler 2/19/12 I have wondered about these pens... thanks for the review.
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GreenMtn 2/21/12 I agree. I love this pen. The iron has removed the marks on all of the fabrics I have used it on. I also like that the mark is fine and makes precision so easy.
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Zorrro 4/4/12 These pens are great for marking fabric for both sewing and embroidery!
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