miz mary

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 ?!!

Granny Quilter

I bastefirst. The chalk marks will rub off while you baste

Flying_V_Goddess

Maybe a little bit of both. It takes me forever to mark things and I also want to get the quilt done.

NJ Quilter

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.

ChaiQuilter

Trace the stencil on to easy-tear paper on tracing paper. Sew through paper.

donnajean

You might want to quilt some that you have done. The chalk may wear off before you get it all quilted.

donnajean

You might want to quilt some that you have done. The chalk may wear off before you get it all quilted.

AllStitchedUp

I don't like chalk, to dusty, and to short on staying around waiting for me.

CoriAmD

I have used this method... works great

quiltsRfun

Good idea. Also, that way you'll get a break from marking and can get down to quilting.