I bought this template and the woman told me at the FMG shop that i would have to cut out the center marks...ok...so I bought it. My husband said if I do that the template will fall apart...Yikes...has anyone used these to FMG with there machines?

you use a washable pen or pencil and trace the lines, I think you can use chalk too

You can draw it on your block with a pencil or use pounce pad to mark your quilt top, just make sure whatever you use is removable. then sew on the marks

has anyone had problems washing out washable markers or pens?

I use the chalk all the time and have no problems. If you do not wait to long, you can use an old tooth brush and just brush it a way. Good luck!

I trace onto tissue paper then pin it on and then sew on the lines. Then I just tear it away.

Thanks...this sounds like a good idea!

Your DH is right. I cant imagine someone saying to cut them out! I dont think I would be asking her anymore questions!

I would use a Pounce Puff - it is filled with chalk and comes out like using a powder puff. Place in place on your quilt, pounce it then quilt! The pattern is great - I like it.

Power puff...Looking that up now...thanks!