Terrific Tip Tuesday: Fade Proof Labeling

Marking the maker is so important! I would love to have labels on my vintage quilts. Then I would know who made them...and when...and why...and all the other questions that we have and we look at a quilt! But alas, no labels. So I make a point to label mine. And today I'm going to talk about the pens I use. Regular Sharpies are awesome pens, but not for labels! They're permanent but they're NOT fade proof. In fact, after a washing they're usually a gross shade of purple or green. Microns are permanent, waterproof AND fade proof. Micron is a brand name (as is Sharpie), so just look for words like fade proof and colorfast. I think sharpie even has a colorfast pen for fabric. This will ensure that your label will look just as good after a few washings!xx LC