Great idea. I have also read about drawing your design on paper then taking a un-threaded needle and sewing over it. You will be practicing sewing your design this way too. Then you can use a pounce (powder) to mark it on your quilt over the paper you have marked with your needle. I know it sounds confusing but it really isn't. If you don't know what a pounce is look it up on the internet and that will help make it clear for you.