SuziC

I am not sure if this is"cheating" or not but it sure cut down on my quilting time...I bought plastic templates at joann's a while back and they were a time saver. The package included 6 sizes of stars. When doing my GS's tote bag i got them out. I just used 1 peice of tape and quilted around the star, one at a time. I was done with the entire bag in 20 min. No marking, no chalk, no mess!

sewTinker

Fabulous, ingenious, time-saving idea! Aren't you clever!

Murphy

Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

Jan in VA

No such thing as cheating; even "cheater" panels/cloth are really called "efficiency" panels. :P

Jan in VA

erstan947

What every works is great. I love quilting because there is really no right or wrong, only what works for you. These stars really worked for you!!!! Great Job. Thanks for the tip.:)

renee765

Not cheating at all! You had a template and used it in the best way possible. I have that same package of stars, and you've inspired me to put them to good use! Thanks!

Connie in CO

Your bag is just to cute.

sueisallaboutquilts

If that's what you call "cheating" then I'm all for it!!
Great bag!!!!!!! :D

Yarn or Fabric

I don't think it's cheating at all - and I think when I get to go to Joann's on Sunday (yay! First time in almost 2 years!) I might have to look for those templates - or just make my own lol.

Fabulous bag too by the way!

kai's Tutu

IAM confused what do you meaqn 1 piece of tape that is real nice job.