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From: MaryW
Date: 02-17-2006, 11:29 AM (1 of 10)
I have been happily sewing away and using a new marker for the first time. I LOVE it! I don't know where I bought it or when but it works great. It is a fabric marker from Marvy with an eraser. It marks in bright purple and says it will disappear in 2 - 14 days. Well, who is gonna wait. Besides I might iron right over it, then it is permanent.  This marker has the opposite end as an eraser tip. Just dab it on the mark and it's gone. I love it!!! So, I am going to pick up a couple more to have on hand. Erasable Marvy Fabric Marker.
MaryW
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 02-17-2006, 11:45 AM (2 of 10)
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Thanks Mary for that advice. I hate the ones I have I always iron my seams as I go when sewing garments and I hate that I have to make sure all the purple pen or blue pen is gone before I can press. I'll try this one.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-17-2006, 05:08 PM (3 of 10)
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That sounds good. I accidently ironed a spot on the snowboard jacket that still had marker showing, I hope it eventually disappears, though you really can't tell its there unless I point it out. I have one pen that fades so fast, by the time I get my centre marked for my embroidery hoop and get the fabric into the hoop the mark is gone. Threw that pen out after about 4 times of having to redo it. Did you get it online?? Laura
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From: jenny-o
Date: 02-17-2006, 08:22 PM (4 of 10)
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I have the same pen, and I do love it too. I've had it a few years and it seems to fade faster now than it used to, there is no way it would last 2 days now. It makes a nice clear line and has never stained any of my fabrics. I got mine at 'The Cloth Shop' here in Vancouver, not a chain store but the pens must be around. Mine is pretty close to the end of its life, I try to make it last and use it only when I really need to. Plain old water will also take the purple off, but the erasable end is good for erasing more detailed drawing errors. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: tiedyejudy
Date: 02-18-2006, 10:06 AM (5 of 10)
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I have 2 marking pencils - one is hot pink, and the other is silver. I have not had a problem with the marks staying, and I especially love the silver because it reflects the light. Judy Judy Sall Originals
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Member since: 08-10-2005 Total posts: 78 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-18-2006, 11:13 AM (6 of 10)
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I have problems finding something other than chalk that shows up on dark colors. Does the silver show on dark colors? Dorothy |
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Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: Mariellen
Date: 02-18-2006, 03:23 PM (7 of 10)
Sounds like a great marker but I can't seem to find it anywhere!!!  Any ideas anyone??? Thanks!
If I had known that grandchildren were so much fun, I would have had them first!!
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User: Mariellen
Member since: 02-16-2006 Total posts: 58 
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From: bridesmom
Date: 02-19-2006, 03:39 AM (8 of 10)
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Jen, where is the Cloth Shop in Vancouver?? I have to go in on Tuesday and thought I'd stop in if its not too far off the beaten path!
Laura
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User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: jenny-o
Date: 02-19-2006, 02:12 PM (9 of 10)
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The Cloth Shop is 4415 West 10th Avenue, between Trimble and Sasamat Streets, heading out towards UBC. It is a very nice little shop with great quilt ideas but the fabric prices are a little high. You might want to call them to check if they have the pens still, especially if it is out of your way (604-224-1325). I try to avoid the store because I get caught up in how nice everything looks and spend a fortune. Jen |
User: jenny-o
Member since: 08-28-2005 Total posts: 132 |
From: Sparky
Date: 02-20-2006, 10:23 AM (10 of 10)
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??????? I iron over my purple disappearing-ink marks all the time. They still disappear. In fact, I think it makes them disappear faster. If they linger longer than I like, a dab of cold water makes them spread, look awful, then disappear like magic. I use ... whatever brand they sell at JoAnns, but have used several and never had any problems except with them being dried out when I go to use them again after several months. Something that works on dark fabrics (besides chalk) would be cool. Sparky
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