PenniF

I haven't seen this tip before, so thought i'd share it. Instead of creating plastic templates and using permanent marker to map portions of fabric for fussy cutting, i came upon the idea of using Vis-a-Vis wet erase markers and my regular omnigrid rulers. Just put the ruler over the part you want to fussy cut, outline sufficiently for pattern match-up, and use the wet erase marker to outline. Give it a couple of minutes to dry and you're good to go. Now it will smudge if you keep touching the mark - but i just try to make sure that i have enought space around the guidelines to hold the ruler while i cut. This works well for my "kaleidescope" dresden plates too. When you're done - just use a damp tissue to wipe the marks off your ruler. Attached picture is a sample. Not saying this will work for every project - but it can be a time and money saver.[ATTACH=CONFIG]348703[/ATTACH]

LynnVT

Great tip! One of those, "duh, why didn't I think of that?" ideas.

mawluv

Thanks, great tip!

QuiltnNan

ya know, i saw that many, many years ago and forgot all about it. thanks for the reminder

Quiltaddict

Great tip, thanks so much.

burchquilts

Brilliant tip! Thanks! I need all the help I can get... LOL!

PaperPrincess

Great tip. i wonder if you could put a piece of cling wrap or press-n-seal over the marks (after they've dried) to keep from smudging

Latrinka

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

brendaln

Guess I am slow this morning. I don't understand this at all. I think you are saying mark on the plastic? I can't get in my head how that would help you fussy cut.

Deborahlees

Super great tip, thanks for sharing