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Posted by Mickie Swall on August 14, 2009, 11:36 am
I'm glad you enjoy seeing the quilts I made for the
magazines, but you won't be seeing any more of them
in the future, as I quit accepting projects from them in
January. As always, thanks for the kudos ;)
Mickie
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>I guess there is just a little bit of stiffness involved right at first -
>but we're only talking about kitty noses and whiskers and the like, right?
>Probably you wouldn't want to do a life-size painting of Elvis on a quilt
>with acrylics but you weren't going to paint anything big were you?
>Naaaaah. Also, I've been going through my quilt magazines on an
>inspiration dig and always enjoy seeing your quilts. They are all so
>wonderful. Polly
>
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Posted by Gen on August 13, 2009, 8:08 pm
I've occ. used PIGMA pens for small areas. Works well. I have a stained
glass pattern that actually says to us a Sharpie marker for the leading in
small spaces. Worked so well I have to really look to find marker vs. bias
leading.
Gen
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> I'm making a quilt with 48 cats and as I prepare the heads for turned-edge
> machine applique, I find myself thinking about ways to avoid making
> appliques pieces for their tiny noses! I would like to consider using
> fabric paints. Long ago I bought some Gladys Grace fabric stencil paint
> pots and brushes, but these are all dried up. I'm not even sure what is
> available in stores nowadays, so I need your help and advice, but I'm
> thinking I can do the inside ears, eyes, and mouth markings like this as
> well as the noses- maybe even whiskers too! What kind of paints and what
> method of application do you suggest?
> TIA!,
> Mickie
>
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Posted by Mickie Swall on August 14, 2009, 10:04 am
I don't remember where I heard it, but isn't Sharpie supposed
to be a no-no in the quilt world? Probably fine for a wallhanging
but this is a quilt that will be (I hope) used on a bed.
I remember doing Gladys Grace's stenciling and the paint was
pounced in the stencil spaces - sharp edges and softer in the
center. That is the effect I want - PIGMA sounds good, and
the white and black pens I have will work for the eyes (sleeping)
and the mouths. I will get a grey one too!
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> I've occ. used PIGMA pens for small areas. Works well. I have a stained
> glass pattern that actually says to us a Sharpie marker for the leading in
> small spaces. Worked so well I have to really look to find marker vs.
> bias leading.
> Gen
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Posted by NightMist on August 14, 2009, 5:45 pm
From the Sanford Sharpie FAQ:
"We do not recommend the Sharpie for letter writing as it is solvent
base ink and will soak through paper. We also do not recommend the
Sharpie for use on cloth as it may fade or bleed in the wash. Also,
over time a yellow halo may appear around the marking"
In addition the solvents in question will indeed degrade the fabric
over time. First contact weakens the fabric significantly, and then as
the ink degrades it takes more and more of the fabric it is in contact
with with it.
NightMist
On Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:04:19 -0400, "Mickie Swall"
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>I don't remember where I heard it, but isn't Sharpie supposed
>to be a no-no in the quilt world? Probably fine for a wallhanging
>but this is a quilt that will be (I hope) used on a bed.
>I remember doing Gladys Grace's stenciling and the paint was
>pounced in the stencil spaces - sharp edges and softer in the
>center. That is the effect I want - PIGMA sounds good, and
>the white and black pens I have will work for the eyes (sleeping)
>and the mouths. I will get a grey one too!
>> I've occ. used PIGMA pens for small areas. Works well. I have a stained
>> glass pattern that actually says to us a Sharpie marker for the leading in
>> small spaces. Worked so well I have to really look to find marker vs.
>> bias leading.
>> Gen
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Posted by dealer83 on August 13, 2009, 8:47 pm
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> I'm making a quilt with 48 cats and as I prepare the heads for turned-edg=
e
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> machine applique, I find myself thinking about ways to avoid making
> appliques pieces for their tiny noses! =A0I would like to consider using
> fabric paints. =A0Long ago I bought some Gladys Grace fabric stencil pain=
t
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> pots and brushes, but these are all dried up. =A0I'm not even sure what i=
s
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> available in stores nowadays, so I need your help and advice, but I'm
> thinking I can do the inside ears, eyes, and mouth markings like this as
> well as the noses- maybe even whiskers too! =A0What kind of paints and wh=
at
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> method of application do you suggest?
> TIA!,
> Mickie
I use regular acrylic craft paint on fabric also. I haven't used it
on quilts but have painted on jackets and sweatshirts and it works
wonderful and doesn't wash out or bleed. Donna
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>but we're only talking about kitty noses and whiskers and the like, right?
>Probably you wouldn't want to do a life-size painting of Elvis on a quilt
>with acrylics but you weren't going to paint anything big were you?
>Naaaaah. Also, I've been going through my quilt magazines on an
>inspiration dig and always enjoy seeing your quilts. They are all so
>wonderful. Polly
>