roberta Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I was doing some research on the quilt block I am using for the New Years block exchange and came accross this information regarding signing a block. The web page was on signature blocks and they said to iron some freezer paper to the back of the block that you are signing and it will make it easier to sign and keep the fabric from moving while you are signing. Just wanted to share in case there is someone else out there, other than me, who did not know this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lym95 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 any information on what type of writing utensil to be used to sign with? I know there is a wide variety. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberta Posted December 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 It just says permanent pens. I like the micron pens because they have a fine tip and come in a variety of colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnHenry Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Yes! Do it! When I made a signature quilt of everyone who attended my nephew's wedding, I ironed freezer paper to the back of the fabric before I cut out fabric for the signatures. I took some extra fabric for people to practice on because it's not easy to do it right the first time. If I were to do it again, I'd draw a circle with the blue pen where their signature is to go, because most people did not sign in the center of the cloth like I assumed they would, and I had to piece a lot of the signature part. Use a Pigma Pen 01 or 05. It's important to give instructions: "Don't press hard" (or you ruin the fine point) and "Go real slow." Observation: Men do not understand the words "Don't press hard," and "Go real slow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenscratch Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 The Micron pigma pens from Hobby Lobby, Micheals Arts and Crafts, etc. work very well. I always iron after signing, just to make sure it is permanent. If you press gently you won't need the freezer paper, but I have also heard that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liz2075 Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks Roberta I didn't know how to sign a block.. Thats a great tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boni Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 If we are starching our blocks, will the pen still be permanent after the quilt is washed and the starch is washed out? Just wondering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted December 18, 2008 Report Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've never had a problem with starch and perm pen washing out...but I don't dry iron set my words, I use a lot of steam when I set them...maybe that's the secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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