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    Old 08-23-2011, 11:48 AM
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    I am marking my quilt top ( lap size ) using a chalk pencil and plastic stencil ...... after 1 hour and only done with the top border, HERE I AM ....wishing this process was faster , knowing I am going to hand baste next , which will probably take awhile too......

    How long does it take you to mark your top ?!!
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    Old 08-23-2011, 11:51 AM
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    I bastefirst. The chalk marks will rub off while you baste
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    Old 08-23-2011, 11:55 AM
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    Maybe a little bit of both. It takes me forever to mark things and I also want to get the quilt done.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 12:17 PM
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    Depends on the intracy of the stencil. I also use a #2 mechanical pencil. I find it far easier than chalk and the lines stay on while I'm quilting and wash out beautifully when I'm done.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 12:34 PM
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    Trace the stencil on to easy-tear paper on tracing paper. Sew through paper.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 01:25 PM
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    You might want to quilt some that you have done. The chalk may wear off before you get it all quilted.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 01:25 PM
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    You might want to quilt some that you have done. The chalk may wear off before you get it all quilted.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 01:29 PM
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    I don't like chalk, to dusty, and to short on staying around waiting for me.
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    Old 08-23-2011, 01:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by ChaiQuilter
    Trace the stencil on to easy-tear paper on tracing paper. Sew through paper.
    I have used this method... works great
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    Old 08-23-2011, 01:37 PM
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    Originally Posted by donnajean
    You might want to quilt some that you have done. The chalk may wear off before you get it all quilted.
    Good idea. Also, that way you'll get a break from marking and can get down to quilting.
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