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Old 02-11-2016, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by lmnopquilter View Post
I probably don't understand what you're trying to do, but if what you're looking for are different fonts that you can trace to use as applique...why not use Microsoft Word (assuming you have the program) to type letters out and change the fonts? You can adjust the size to fit the project. You can also download free fonts that will work in Word.

If you don't have Word - Google Docs (which is a free online program) will do the same thing.
That's the recommendation in the craftsy class too for the applique letters.
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Old 02-12-2016, 08:02 AM
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I have found some of my best patterns in very basic children's coloring books. The pictures, letters and numbers are usually a very basic shape and a good size. I trace them and find I do not have to make many changes at all to make them work. The cheaper and simpler book the better!
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Old 02-12-2016, 01:08 PM
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I bought alphabet stencils I can use to make applique, embroider, even trace to quilt. I think I paid a couple dollars at JoAnns for them.
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Old 02-12-2016, 09:37 PM
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Look at cross stitch books. They often have alphabets in them or calligraphy books.
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Old 02-12-2016, 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2 View Post
Can one of your relatives help you print them off from this website??
http://freealphabetstencils.com/alph...d-cut-out.html
I just trace the letter onto Heat & Bond then press onto the back of the fabric then cut the letters out. Made this quilt for my best friend for Xmas.
Thank you for the link. I've also been looking for letters for a quilt. This site has lots of choices.
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Old 02-13-2016, 11:52 AM
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when I made applique lettering I went to Joanns and got some stencils and traced around them if using an iron om method like wonder under be sure to turn the stencils upside down even lowes has stencils for house numbering all depending on the size you want
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Old 02-14-2016, 11:33 AM
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I found the book Fat Quarter Fonts at a yard sale Saturday! I made a sample letter block using a heart shape instead of a letter. The book has a cd in it for the letters. I like the method using two pieces of fabric and sewing around the shape. Very fast and easy to do. It looked great. I put a backing on it, quilted it and had a nice Valentine mug rug for my DD.
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Old 02-15-2016, 11:08 AM
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[QUOTE=ManiacQuilter2;7462513]Can one of your relatives help you print them off from this website??
[url]http://freealphabetstencils.com/alphabet

Love your quilt! I've added this site to my "favorites" list on my computer. Thanks for sharing. I want to try this.
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Old 02-15-2016, 04:44 PM
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I also use Microsoft Word for all of my lettering. There are tons of free fonts out there, they can be printed in reverse and in any size needed!
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