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Old 02-01-2013, 06:33 AM
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Has anyone tried using this method for FMQ? I just ordered it from Amazon so I hope it works!



http://home.ptd.net/~shoofly/PNS/directions.htm
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Looks interesting. May have to find freezer press and seal.
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It works well but if you have stitching lines really close together you need to break out the tweezers to remove it. I used a sharpie to mark the pattern on the plastic and I did get some colour transfer onto a cream background. I don't know if the ink wasn't dry enough or if it just came off the plastic and onto the thread? If I was to do it now I would try the Frixion pens to mark the plastic.
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Originally Posted by Tartan View Post
... I used a sharpie to mark the pattern on the plastic and I did get some colour transfer onto a cream background. I don't know if the ink wasn't dry enough or if it just came off the plastic and onto the thread? If I was to do it now I would try the Frixion pens to mark the plastic.
this happened to me when i tried it also. it's the last time i used it
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Just might have to try this. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 02-01-2013, 08:29 AM
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I you look at the link, you will see that they don't quilt thru the press n seal. They use it to mark the quilt, remove it, then stitch.
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It works well but if you have stitching lines really close together you need to break out the tweezers to remove it. I used a sharpie to mark the pattern on the plastic and I did get some colour transfer onto a cream background. I don't know if the ink wasn't dry enough or if it just came off the plastic and onto the thread? If I was to do it now I would try the Frixion pens to mark the plastic.
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​Thanks Paperprincess, I didn't see the link with using the pounce on the perforations. It does look like a nice way to transfer designs onto blocks instead of stitching through it.
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What exactly did you order from Amazon? The Press-n-Seal? Is that not available in your local grocery stores???
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What exactly did you order from Amazon? The Press-n-Seal? Is that not available in your local grocery stores???
I ordered the Pounce Pad. It's available only online.
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I have also tried the press-n-seal. At first it seemed to work just fine, but the 2nd time I tried it, I found that it gunked my needle up really bad and totally gave me fits. I now buy the golden threads paper & pin or glue dot on & sew thru, or sew through with an empty needle and pounce. On lighter colors, I have a light box and trace with sewline pencils before I sandwich-just be sure not to heat-set or they will likely become permanent.
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