I have a set of those fussy cut square rulers. I put the template piece on the square ruler and draw around it with a dry erase marker. I then add the 1/4" seam allowance on the two sides I have drawn. I can then place that on the fabric until I find what I want. I use the square and draw 2 sides, then place the template down and finish the other two sides. The dry erase marks wipe right off. For paper piecing, I have read you need to hold the fabric and paper up to a light source to get it to fit. I tried this on one of mine and it worked pretty well.