I used a Frixion pen, so that I could just iron it out at the end. I was able to find a spot on my walking foot to give me the half inch spacing I desired, so that I only had to use a pen for the first row of stitching. So far I made a test potholder. I have all the "ingredients" for a rug to lay on my existing rugs in my bathroom, just for a "decorator" touch. I just need to clear off my plate of projects before I get into this one.
Yes, her hair bugged me too, wanted to send her a barrette. But the voice of the gal at Fat Quarter Shop annoys me so, I can't watch her tutorials. It's like chalk on a blackboard.