With this template I would cut it all out. it would leave the outline of the inside (this is what you want on your quilt) Then just lay in place and trace the inside design onto the area you want to put the design on. I use the pens that are heat erasable. or the powder that irons away. on black I have used the white clover pen, it to removes easily. For FMQ this will not ruin this template as the design is the still intact.