SandraG Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 We finally got the SewLine Pencils in. They were backordered for three months. For those of you that ordered them, I will be calling this week to confirm that you still want them. Thanks, Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hey SandraG... It's funny how when you've never heard of something, then you do and then it pops up over and over! I think I heard "sew line pencils" sometime in the last week, then I think I saw them somewhere the other day and I've seen them on here, too. What exactly are these pencils? Are they something that will mark the quilts and then come off easily? Thanks, SandraC:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Sandra, If you have extra leads I could use another pink and green. I just love this pencil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I have to admit, I went kicking and screaming into this one....I didn't need or want another marking tool, all that I had tried had failed in some manner and I didn't want to send the money for this one as well. (It is pretty costly for something if it doesnt' work) Well, I listened to Heidi...trusted her to a point, and then bit the bullet and bought it. :cool: I have to say its the best I have ever used....I am doing an 80% white quilt that needs a very very fine line to follow, and I recently bought the green lead at a LQS in MA when I went to visit Diane...its WONDERFUL... works fantastic. I didn't break the lead once, which we all know is something we just live with, with most pencils. And I only used 1 and a bit of another one to do the marking. This is one of those things that if you see it....get it, and one of each color of lead. I will be buying stock in this company (not literally), as I will be buying the leads as I can find them...they are pretty hard to find at times. And I may even buy a few additional pens so I can have them loaded with different colors...as I am lazy about trading out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Bonnie, I'm glad you are as happy with them as I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Sandra, I tried to find the pencil on your website...couldn't Can you direct me?? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 So...how do you get the marks out when you are done????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I always wash my quilts to get them out but they do have an eraser on them as well. I have too many marks to even think about using an eraser. I always wash my quilts and block them when I'm done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraC Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I don't think I want to get into washing customers quilts. I wonder if spritzing them with water would do??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Sandra, A spritz wouldn't do it I don't think but you might be able to wipe it off using a sponge like Jessica does on her quilts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I like the pencils too but I couldn't get the marks out of a whole cloth without washing and even then I can still see some faint marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Heidi, I will check and see if we have extra lead and send it. If not we have to re-order again today. We had a guild meeting here this morning and the members wiped us out. Dory, we are not adding a lot of new stuff b/c we are re-designing out site. I will ask our website manager to put them on there. We have a hard time keeping them in stock. All of the pencils are ceramic except the black. It is GRAPHITE!!!!! It is hard to get out. You can use it but I would mark very lightly. I would not use it on white. SandraC -- SewLine pencils are work just like a regular mechanical pencil. You can buy one of every color but they are $12.95 each. I have one pencil and I change the color of lead if I need to. I use the red/pink and green the most on light fabric. I love the white on dark fabric. Heidi, They are suppose to come out with a blue!! There is an eraser on the pencil and an eraser pen is available. The reason these are not so easy to get is b/c quilt shops can only get these from United Notions/Moda. It is a UN exclusive product. In addition, the product was just introduced this past year. Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renae Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I LOVE LOVE LOVE these pencils!!! I can spray the fabric and use a cloth to get rid of the lines with out washing the quilt. The lines so far have totally disappeared for me. I don't use any other pencil any more. I have the pink, green and yellow leads. Renae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Thanks, Sandra. I'll watch for it and order when it shows up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I just ordered the pencils from Sandra G's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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